Hybrid Cloud Solutions –
Combining cloud and on‑premises in a smart way
Not every organisation benefits from a fully cloud‑based environment. A hybrid cloud strategy combines local IT systems with cloud services, creating an infrastructure that aligns
with real business needs – both technically and financially.
Instead of an “all or nothing” approach, hybrid models focus on flexibility, control and cost efficiency. Companies decide for themselves which applications run in the cloud and which continue
to operate on‑premises.
Why hybrid cloud solutions are often
the better choice
Cloud technologies offer many advantages, such as location‑independent working and
easy scalability. At the same time, there are scenarios where local systems
remain sensible or even essential.
Hybrid cloud architectures are
particularly suitable when:
- workstations are mainly used on‑site
- existing servers or software should continue
to be used - device‑based licensing models are more economical
- older hardware or specialised applications
are in use - sensitive data should deliberately remain
within the company - high availability through redundancy is required
Individual hybrid models
instead of standard solutions
Every organisation has different requirements. That is why there is no “one‑size‑fits‑all” hybrid cloud.
Typical hybrid scenarios include, for example:
- cloud‑based email and collaboration combined with on‑premises Office
- continued use of existing servers, supplemented
by cloud services - a gradual transition to the cloud instead of a complete migration
Technology alone is not enough – licensing makes the difference
Choosing an IT infrastructure is always also a question of licensing and costs.
Modern technology is not automatically the best solution if it
does not fit the company’s strategy.
A hybrid cloud makes it possible to combine cloud subscriptions with
traditional perpetual licences – new or used. This allows investments to be managed
in a targeted way and ongoing costs to be reduced.
The focus is not on the cloud as an end in itself, but on a needs‑based, legally compliant
and sustainable long‑term licensing strategy.
Hybrid cloud means freedom of choice
Avoid dependencies
Hybrid cloud solutions enable organisations to shape their IT independently – flexibly, securely and cost‑effectively. They combine proven systems with modern cloud capabilities,
without creating unnecessary dependencies.
Companies that do not want to follow every trend, but are looking for a solution that truly fits,
often find the ideal balance in hybrid cloud architectures.
Refinance 40% of your cloud costs –
with used software
Are Microsoft cloud solutions a topic in your company?
Then keep in mind that new software subscriptions free up your
existing on-premises licenses.
These software assets are worth real money – typically around 40% of the cloud costs incurred in
the first year. Don’t leave this potential unused and remember:
You can finance IT investments such as moving to the cloud with your used software.