Cloud, data & platform systems · Working

Multi-cloud

Also called: multiple-cloud strategy

ELI5

The organisation uses several cloud providers.

Used in conversation

“Multi-cloud can reduce dependency but increase complexity.”

Definition

Use of cloud services from more than one provider.

Here “Multi-cloud” means: Use of cloud services from more than one provider.

Pitch context

You will see “Multi-cloud” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches cloud, data & platform systems.

Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret cloud, data & platform systems without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.

National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
Scrum Guides — The Scrum Guide — official current versionSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16