Hyperscaler Selection and Multi-Cloud Strategy
March 22, 2026
Overview
Choosing the right hyperscaler — or combination of hyperscalers — is one of the most consequential infrastructure decisions an enterprise can make. This whitepaper provides a structured evaluation framework.
Evaluation Criteria
Hyperscaler selection should be driven by objective criteria across multiple dimensions:
Multi-Cloud Considerations
Multi-cloud strategies offer resilience and best-of-breed capability but introduce complexity in management, networking and security. A deliberate placement strategy is essential to realise the benefits.
Conclusion
Hyperscaler selection and multi-cloud strategy should be driven by workload requirements, compliance obligations and long-term architectural goals — not vendor relationships.