The Cloud 3.0 reality:

Most organisations need both public and private cloud. The question isn't "which platform?" but "which workload goes where?"

As part of Adaptive Cloud, we manage workloads across public and private cloud. optimising placement as requirements and economics change.

Platform expertise:

• Microsoft Solutions Partner (Azure Infrastructure specialisation)
• AWS experience across enterprise deployments
• Multi-cloud management capabilities

Why platform choice matters:

Some workloads fit Azure better (Microsoft ecosystem integration). Others fit AWS (service breadth). We optimise for workload requirements, not platform preference.

Why this matters:

Public cloud costs rise quietly without continuous management. We optimise spend while maintaining performance.

Typical outcomes:

Organisations achieve 20-35% cost reduction through rightsizing and waste elimination.

See Cost Control for complete cost optimisation approach.

Why this matters:

Public cloud provides security tools. but misconfiguration is common. We implement and maintain security controls.

Sovereignty considerations:

UK regions available in Azure and AWS. For enhanced sovereignty assurance, see Sovereign Infrastructure.

Why public cloud for AI:

• Access to latest AI models and services
• Managed infrastructure (no GPU management)
• Pay-per-use pricing
• Rapid experimentation and deployment

See AI Infrastructure Readiness for AI readiness assessment and planning.

Outcome Accountability

We don't just manage public cloud. we own accountability for cost, security, and recovery over time.

Dell Titanium Partner

Private cloud expertise complements public cloud. Hybrid infrastructures. Workload rebalancing.

Service Model:

• Dedicated account manager
• Monthly cost reviews
• Regular optimisation
• Annual recovery testing
• NPS +66, CSAT 4.5/5

When should we use public cloud instead of private?

Public cloud makes sense when:

Elasticity required:

• Variable workloads with changing demand
• Unpredictable resource requirements
• Burst capacity needed occasionally

Speed matters:

• Fast provisioning (minutes vs weeks)
• Development and testing
• Proof of concept / experimentation

Scale needed:

• Global presence required
• Multiple regions
• Massive scale

Innovation important:

• Access to latest cloud-native services
• Managed AI/ML services
• Rapid feature deployment

Hybrid is common: Most organisations need both. We optimise workload placement across public and private cloud.

What's the cost difference vs private cloud?

It depends on workload characteristics:

Public cloud can be more cost-effective when:

• Workload usage is variable
• Short-term or experimental
• Global scale require
• Innovation speed valued

Private cloud can be more cost-effective when:

• Workload runs 24/7 consistently
• Resources fully utilised
• Long-term (3+ year) horizon

We model TCO before placement:

Total cost of ownership analysis comparing public vs private cloud for your specific workloads.

See Cost Control for TCO modelling approach.

Do you only offer public cloud?

No. Most organisations need both.

Synapse manages infrastructure across:

• Public cloud (Azure, AWS, multi-cloud)
• Private cloud (VMware, Dell, UK data centres)
• Hybrid connections (connectivity, workload mobility)
• Owned Crown Dependency infrastructure

The Adaptive Cloud approach:

Right workload, right place. We optimise total infrastructure, not promote one platform.

What about security in public cloud?

Public cloud provides security tools. configuration is critical.

Security management:

• Infrastructure hardening
• Identity and access control
• Network security configuration
• Compliance framework alignment
• Security monitoring and response

Sovereignty considerations:

• UK regions available (Azure UK South/West, AWS London)
• Enhanced sovereignty through Sovereign Infrastructure
• Data residency controls
• Infrastructure documentation

Not a security products vendor. we configure and manage security controls.

Can workloads move between public and private cloud?

Yes. workload portability is critical for Cloud 3.0.

Why portability matters:

• Economics change (repatriation to private cloud can save 30-50%)
• Requirements evolve (performance needs change)
• Compliance shifts (sovereignty requirements)

Adaptive Cloud enables:

• Infrastructure for portability
• Workload rebalancing as conditions change
• Not locked into platform decisions

Example: Organisations that rebalance workloads between public and private cloud based on economics.

This is continuous optimisation, not set-and-forget.

How does this integrate with Adaptive Cloud?

Public Cloud is a primary entry point into Adaptive Cloud.

Many organisations start here because:

• Migrating to public cloud
• Need Azure or AWS expertise
• Optimising existing public cloud spend
• Building cloud-native applications

Natural expansion:

Start: Public cloud infrastructure management

Expand to:

• Cost Control: Optimise across public + private cloud
• Recovery Confidence: Proven backup and DR
• Sovereign Infrastructure: UK sovereignty assurance
• AI Infrastructure Readiness: Cloud AI service integration

This is Adaptive Cloud:

Start with infrastructure. Expand to outcomes. Full infrastructure accountability over time.