Hybrid compute
While you want to benefit from the advantages of using the cloud, not all your applications can be migrated to AWS due to latency or the need for local data processing. Latency-sensitive applications such as patient care flow require less than 10 ms responses, and any delays can affect critical processes, so you want your compute to be near your equipment. Similarly, there are instances when you can’t afford downtime due to intermittent networking and want local data processing, for example, manufacturing execution systems, high-frequency trading, or medical diagnostics.
If you can’t move to a Region because of data residency, local processing, or latency requirements, you have to build and maintain the on-premises infrastructure at your facility. In that case, you must maintain an IT infrastructure, which involves a complex procurement and provisioning process from multiple vendors with a months-long lead time. In addition, you will have the overhead...