U.K. Enterprises Redefine Multicloud Strategies

Core Insights - U.K. enterprises are increasingly adopting AI-native multicloud environments to enhance agility, compliance, and cost transparency amid economic uncertainty and tighter regulations [1][2] Cloud Strategy and Transformation - British enterprises are balancing governance, cost optimization, and innovation in their cloud strategies, with a focus on digital sovereignty and generative AI (GenAI) adoption to improve productivity and operational resilience [2][3] - The 2025 ISG Provider Lens Multi Public Cloud Services report highlights a pivotal phase of cloud transformation driven by GenAI deployments, sovereign infrastructure mandates, and automation-focused operating models, particularly in finance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors [2][5] Automation and AI Integration - A growing number of U.K. enterprises are embedding autonomous agents into workflows, utilizing GenAI for documentation, incident resolution, and knowledge retrieval, which streamlines operations and reduces manual effort [3][4] - As agentic automation matures, it is reshaping expectations around productivity, observability, and operational resilience, making AI integral to managing and operating cloud environments at scale [3] Financial Management and Governance - FinOps is evolving from a cost control function to a core governance discipline, with increased importance on cost transparency and financial accountability in multicloud environments [4] - Enterprises are focusing on cost optimization and predictive budgeting based on service level agreements (SLAs) to manage spending effectively while sustaining AI-driven cloud adoption [4] Regulatory Compliance and Digital Sovereignty - Digital sovereignty requirements are accelerating the adoption of jurisdictional controls, with enterprises implementing Hold Your Own Key (HYOK) models and strict data residency policies to meet regulatory obligations [5] - These measures are particularly crucial for enterprises in highly regulated sectors such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing [5] Market Trends and Provider Evaluation - The report evaluates the capabilities of 61 providers across various quadrants, identifying leaders such as Computacenter and Rackspace Technology in four quadrants each, and other notable firms like Accenture and Capgemini in three quadrants [8][9] - Rising stars in the market include Hexaware, Kainos, LTIMindtree, Mphasis, and TCS, recognized for their promising portfolios and high future potential [10]