MyCloud: Your Hybrid Cloud Management Partner in a Multi-Cloud World

“Time is both a companion and a witness to change.”

This rings true for today’s global enterprises, thriving through digital and technological transformation. The demand for faster, more secure services has skyrocketed, and with it, the adoption of multi-cloud strategies. IDC reported in 2024 that 93% of enterprises deployed more than one public cloud provider and plans to increase spending by 14.3% on cloud IT automation and management tools to handle this added complexity¹.

This shift brings new complexities. Enterprises need a robust solution for managing, governing, and optimizing their diverse cloud environments—without disrupting business as usual. This is where a Cloud Management Platform (CMP) like HCL MyCloud steps in.

HCL MyCloud: Empowering Hybrid Cloud Management

MyCloud is a state-of-the-art hybrid cloud management platform designed to navigate the complexities of a multi-cloud world.

Key Features & Updates:

• Unification Management: Seamlessly manage VMs and containers with robust Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform integration. Automate the entire cluster lifecycle management, from provisioning, scaling, upgrades, and removal.
• Self-service catalog: Give users an easy-to-use self-service portal to provision IaaS and PaaS services such as VMs, containers, databases, storage, etc. Modify the catalog and workflows according to the organization's policies.
• Dynamic process workflows: Build an automated and standardized task with a drag-and-drop workflow designer integrated with shell scripts, PowerShell, REST APIs, and Python for customized automated processes.
• Cost optimization: Visibility into cloud spend, utilization by business units, automated decommissioning, and more. Use HCL MyXalytics FinOps for advanced cost management and reporting across public clouds.
• Security and compliance: Patch, harden, and remediate with security tools such as HCL BigFix. Store sensitive data in the built-in secret manager or integrate with third-party PAM solutions such as CyberArk and HashiCorp Vault.
• Robust reports and analytics: By tracking SLAs and producing custom reports, users can glean insights into resource utilization and performance—schedule reports for delivery to user mailboxes in various formats.
• Extensible integrations: Connect to third-party tools and platforms, including ITSM solutions, through REST APIs, web services, and CLI.
• Multi-tenancy: Provision up to an independent tenant for each of the organizations, business units, or groups with its own authentication, authorization, and resource reservations.
• Enhanced user experience: HCL MyCloud introduces a redesigned UI to enhance user experience and streamline workflows. Key updates include architectural diagram visualization in the service catalog and email preview functionality in the UI designer.

Why Choose MyCloud?

• Comprehensive functionality: A complete suite of features for managing your entire hybrid cloud environment.
• Ease of use: Intuitive interface and automation capabilities simplify cloud management tasks.
• Flexibility: Supports diverse workloads, deployment models (on-premises or MTaaS), and customization options.
• Security: Robust security features and integrations protect your cloud resources and sensitive data.
• Cost-effectiveness: Optimize cloud spending and reduce TCO with efficient resource management and automation.

Ready to Take Control of Your Hybrid Cloud?

Contact us to learn more about how MyCloud can empower your organization.

References:

1. IDC MarketScape Worldwide Multicloud and Hybrid Cloud Management with Automation Vendor Assessment 2024