As edge cloud computing, AI/ML, and IoT revolutionize computing, many enterprises are considering pulling back on data center operations in favor of cloud-based solutions. The reasons to consider alternatives to on-prem data centers are valid: They can be expensive to operate, and it’s increasingly difficult to recruit and retain staff with the right skills. Moreover, the concept of a physical data center can feel unnecessary in the new, highly distributed world, where users, applications, and data need to be everywhere.
Many enterprises have responded by outsourcing network and data center management to service providers. But is that the right solution for every business?
