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Bridging the gap between private and public cloud Cloud computing has earned its business-enabler status.

Organizations that have deployed cloud on a broad scale report nearly

double the revenue and gross profit1

Enterprise adoption of cloud continues to soar.

75%

of enterprises now deploy cloud2

40%

deploy a significant range of cloud capabilities3

But for midsized organizations, the path to cloud can be challenging.

Greater security

Cloud requirements span both private and public

Lower cost Faster time to value

Private cloud

Public cloud

Managed private cloud services can bridge the gap.

Managed Private cloud

Get the best of both private and hybrid clouds

Hit the right balance of risk and investment

Prepare for future viability

What to look for in a managed private cloud services provider Robust security and compliance-management capabilities

A cost-effective and easy-to-implement solution

Extensive expertise and around-the-clock support

A balanced roadmap for cloud transformation—current and future

Learn more: Read the IBM White Paper Read the IBM White Paper, “Managed private clouds: The best of both worlds,” to learn more about how midmarket organizations can choose the right managed private cloud service. Download now!

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