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These collaboration strategies would open new doors, opportunities and we believe would sustain a valuable place in the market for smaller cloud providers, and the advantages they bring to the customer. With these challenging market dynamics in mind, I will explore more of the drivers for smaller cloud providers to become more discerning about collaborating with partners. Evolution of multi-cloud strategies Different cloud platforms provide varying types of service and are often used for different purposes. Many companies now depend on multi-cloud infrastructures for their operations and it is estimated that more than 75% of midsize and large organisations will have adopted a multi-cloud and/or hybrid IT strategy by 2021. The increasing use of a multi-cloud infrastructure is a great market opportunity for small cloud providers to collaborate and build on each other’s niche specialisation. The difficulty for a hyperscaler is that no matter the question a customer asks, the answer will always be their public cloud offering. With a network of smaller cloud providers working together, customers are really listened to and enjoy a genuine tailored solution to their needs. Furthermore, smaller cloud vendors are often more competitively priced as well as being able to offer a more personalised service. A comprehensive approach to data security Network security is another big challenge for today’s C-suite leaders. Recent reports show how some of the biggest tech companies (Facebook, Yahoo, Equifax) have suffered massive security failures, giving us insight into how big the problem of cybersecurity really is. With increasing dependence on cloud systems, businesses are also facing a sudden rise in the scale and sophistication of cyberthreats. So, as the trend of multiple cloud use grows, a similar tailored approach to data security is required. No two data infrastructure set-ups are the same and it is therefore important for cloud providers to be part of an agnostic broad network of cybersecurity experts. The urgency of the issue is heightened because financial penalties from data breaches alone can pose an existential risk to their operations. Many business leaders are unaware where their data is being held or what steps need to be taken in the case of a data breach. This is especially dangerous after the implementation of GDPR. While no business can ever outsource ultimate responsibility for their security to an external provider, there are a large number of experts who can help. Having a tightknit network of cloud and security companies collaborating together can make it easier to manage the overall security architecture. Know your data location With so much data at the heart of digital transformation, it is important that businesses store this data on a reliable platform. 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