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New Research by Rackspace Technology Reveals Hybrid Cloud and AI Integration as Key Drivers for IT Innovation in 2025
Rackspace Technology (NASDAQ: RXT) has released its '2025 State of Cloud Report', revealing significant shifts in cloud strategy among IT leaders. The survey of 1,400+ IT decision-makers shows that over 90% plan major cloud strategy changes in the next two years, with 48% prioritizing hybrid cloud deployment.Key findings include that 69% of organizations have considered repatriating workloads from public to private clouds, citing security, compliance, and cost savings. Only 16% of respondents have fully integrated cloud adoption into their business strategy. The survey also highlights that 84% of respondents are integrating AI with their cloud strategies, primarily to enhance operational efficiency (49%) and improve data analytics (45%).Major challenges include talent shortages (40%) and insufficient budgets (37%). Future priorities include Cloud Enabled 5G services (50%), Cloud Native AI/ML Services (47%), and Cloud Based Robotics (40%).