How Hybrid Cloud is Fueling Digital Employee Experience

As digital work continues to evolve, one thing remains as important as ever: employees expect a great digital employee experience (DEX). They need easy access to the tools and systems that keep them productive, no matter where they work or the location of the infrastructure they are accessing. The term ‘Hybrid’ is often associated with where people work from, but with a growing hybrid and multi-cloud approach, the term ‘hybrid’ becomes even more relevant to organizations. Hybrid and multi-cloud offer organizations an ideal balance of flexibility, security, and performance depending on the organization’s needs.

With 83% of company workloads now sitting in the cloud, it highlights the critical role the cloud is playing in digital work, and with 74% of enterprises already deploying a hybrid or multi-cloud strategy, it proves how crucial it is to ‘not put all your eggs in one basket.’

Why Hybrid Cloud is Essential for Today’s Work Environment

At its core, a hybrid cloud strategy gives you the best of both worlds—the affordability of public cloud services and yet, when needed, the control and security of the private cloud. Multi-cloud offers choices and reduces commercial risk while offering optional scalability. It’s a winning combination for businesses that need flexibility but also want to secure their most sensitive data. Whether improving disaster recovery, scaling up to meet demand, or ensuring compliance with data regulations, hybrid cloud offers a tailored solution that meets diverse business needs.

When it comes to digital work, desktops and the applications employees need to use can be delivered in various ways. Those who deployed on-prem desktop virtualization technologies (aka VDI), now have the ability to simplify, scale, and deliver desktops from the cloud. Those who delivered pure Desktops from the cloud, can today offer hybrid alternatives, thanks to technologies like Citrix and Microsoft HCI which allow the same management capabilities regardless of where the workload is delivered.

DEX: The Secret to a Successful Hybrid Cloud Strategy

As more companies move to hybrid cloud models, they realise that success isn’t just about having the right cloud infrastructure; it’s also about delivering a seamless digital experience (DEX), especially when it comes to balancing traditional desktops and cloud-delivered desktops such as DaaS and SaaS-based apps. By prioritizing DEX, companies can avoid lower productivity, collaboration challenges, and frustrated employees.

That’s where robust DEX tools come into play. Integrated with a hybrid cloud environment, advanced DEX solutions, like the ControlUp platform, help monitor, optimize, and even automatically remediate the user experience across virtual desktops, cloud apps, and network systems. These tools can proactively detect and resolve potential issues before employees even notice them, ensuring smooth operations while keeping employees happy and productive.

Moving Forward with Hybrid Cloud and DEX

Hybrid cloud adoption is changing the game for businesses, offering the flexibility needed to support hybrid and remote work. But with this shift, the importance of DEX has never been greater. By combining hybrid cloud with advanced DEX management, companies can ensure a seamless experience for their employees—keeping them connected, productive, and secure, no matter where they work.

Ultimately, it’s not just about having the right cloud solution—it’s about delivering the best digital experience for your workforce. And that’s where hybrid cloud and DEX really shine.