Cloud-Native vs. Cloud-Agnostic: Which One is Right for You?

Cloud is the cornerstone for the advancement of many technologies and fueling innovation in the tech world. Did you know that worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20.7% to a total of $591.8 bn in 2023, up from $490.3 bn in 2022, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc? This is higher than the 18.8% growth forecast for 2022! 

The best part is businesses may unlock the full potential of the Cloud to develop innovative products and services, among other ways, by choosing the suitable deployment model and architecture plan. In this blog, we will compare cloud-native and cloud-agnostic approaches to help you determine which one will be more beneficial to your cloud strategy.

In contrast to cloud-agnostic architecture, which does not require a single cloud provider to function, cloud-native architecture entails creating programs from the beginning with a single cloud provider in mind. If we lay eyes at the two, cloud-native delivers scalability, resilience, flexibility, agility, and cost-effectiveness, whereas cloud-agnostic offers portability, performance optimization, and compliance. For greater detail, let’s lay eyes and examine the distinctions between cloud-native and cloud-agnostic techniques:

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So how do you decide?

There are always two sides to a coin! Similarly, each of the aforementioned strategies has its challenges and benefits. Your business’s strategy, short- and long-term objectives, budget, the current system, and other factors will determine which option is optimal. In addition, many businesses choose a hybrid strategy that combines both deployment models. Stakeholders must make a well-informed decision after reviewing the aforementioned business variables and weighing the pros and cons to determine what is optimal for the business and assures a solid return on investment for cloud initiatives.
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