Analyst Report
451 Research – AI, apps and hybrid infrastructure
How managed SaaS platforms can support security and efficiency across cloud and on-premises environments
Hybrid IT isn’t a temporary state - it’s the new operating reality for many organizations. According to 451 Research, businesses are rapidly adopting cloud‑first and AI‑first strategies, yet most still maintain critical on‑premises environments. This persistent hybrid landscape increases operational complexity, expands the attack surface, and strains teams already facing acute shortages in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud skills.
Download this complimentary copy of 451 Research’s AI, Apps and Hybrid Infrastructure Report to learn how modern enterprises are managing AI‑driven workloads while supporting hybrid and multicloud environments. You’ll learn:
- Why hybrid IT remains a dominant operating model - and what that means for security and capabilities
- How skills shortages in AI/ML, cloud-native tech and security are impacting organizations
- The growing risks of threat actors and how adversaries are using AI to accelerate and evolve their attacks
- Why managed SaaS security and observability platforms are becoming the preferred path to improved efficiency, visibility and risk reduction
- Key capabilities to look for in a modern SaaS platform, including federated search, ingest flexibility, AI‑assisted investigations and hybrid deployment options
