Indian companies and cloud computing

The sixth annual global Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey by Nutanix reveals that 44% of Indian companies use hybrid multi-cloud, leading globally. Data security and ransomware protection are top priorities, with 90% planning to boost AI investments in 2024. Faiz Shakir, MD at Nutanix India, highlights the country’s focus on "cloud-smart" strategies, with 99% of IT professionals adopting this approach. On-premises infrastructure use is set to drop from 56% to 18%. Key challenges include data privacy and linking data across environments. Top investment areas are data security, AI, and sustainability, with 94% anticipating increased investment in sustainable technologies.