Your network determines how data is transported, stored, and utilized and how well applications perform. Hybrid network designs are widely utilized, and clouds and cloud connectivity are now considered part of the traditional network core.
Owning your own data center may not be cost effective which is why in addition to utilizing on-premises and public cloud architectures, organizations are distributing infrastructure in interconnected colocation facilities at the edge, adjacent to users, providers, networks, and clouds to deliver the best possible user experience.