Flexibility and Control: The Seemingly Contradictory Needs Driving Hybrid Cloud Adoption
F5, Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
F5's CEO says hybrid multicloud is now a deliberate enterprise strategy, not an accidental outcome.
F5 Chairman and CEO Francois Locoh-Donou argues that hybrid multicloud has evolved from an accidental outcome into a deliberate strategic choice for enterprises.
He cites that 93% of organizations now operate across multiple environments due to cost optimization, regulatory requirements, digital sovereignty concerns, and data gravity.
The article says enterprises need unified platforms delivering uniform security, traffic management, visibility, and governance across an average of 22 different locations.