Open and hybrid multi-cloud infrastructure scenarios are the norm in many organizations today. However, the challenge for IT management is the complexity of the typical multi-vendor environment that includes on-premises private cloud with a variety of public cloud services. Adding in microservices to the mix further complicates the potential for an effective solution.

This is an area where IT standards have not kept pace with the realities of 'technology coexistence' -- because the infrastructure component variables are continually expanding due to ongoing cloud-related innovation. My point: it's a moving target, subject to constant change.