Multi-cloud has become the go-to IT infrastructure for CIOs, as they now opt to purchase cloud services from a range of specialists rather than relying on one or two providers. This approach allows businesses to select the best provider for each use case, take advantage of economies of scale, and spread the risk associated with relying on a single vendor. However, using multi-cloud effectively also presents challenges, such as increased complexity and new management requirements for costs and data security. As companies are 17 times more likely to increase their cloud investment than cut it, CIOs must be cautious to avoid a “descent into chaos,” warns recruiter Harvey Nash. To make the most of multi-cloud, businesses need a next-generation approach to data management that is ready for the on-demand world.