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Hybrid and Multi-Cloud

Run the right workloads in the right place—balancing performance, security, and cost control across public and private cloud.
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Hybrid cloud architecture designed for performance, security, and cost control

Hybrid cloud adoption can create complexity fast. Teams end up juggling multiple environments, inconsistent security measures, rising public cloud costs and legacy constraints—often across multiple vendors. When governance and visibility lag behind, it becomes harder to protect sensitive data, maintain business continuity, and keep delivery moving.

Common issues include:

  • Workload placement drift: sensitive data and critical workloads sitting in the wrong cloud environments
  • Cost creep: duplicated tooling and unmanaged public cloud resources driving rising costs
  • Inconsistent security and compliance: uneven controls across public and private clouds weakening governance
  • Performance bottlenecks: network constraints undermining hybrid cloud infrastructure performance
  • Operational gaps: monitoring, change control and disaster recovery not holding up across environments
Hybrid cloud architecture designed for performance, security, and cost control
A high-performance hybrid cloud platform

The CBS solution: A high-performance hybrid cloud platform (Azure and CloudMetro)

CBS designs and operates hybrid cloud environments that balance agility with control. We integrate Microsoft Azure public cloud services with our CloudMetro private cloud infrastructure and manage the environment end-to-end across security, compliance, performance, and cost optimisation—so you’re not coordinating providers, toolsets, and escalation paths.


What the hybrid cloud environment includes:

  • Azure public cloud services for scalable compute, cloud-native technologies and cloud bursting when demand spikes
  • CloudMetro private cloud services for data sovereignty, regulatory compliance and dedicated private cloud resources
  • Secure connectivity and network services for seamless integration across environments
  • Cloud Management Platform (CMP) and management tools for visibility and control across cloud resources
  • Automation and proactive optimisation to reduce operational load and keep performance and costs on track
  • Options for multi-cloud environments and multiple cloud providers where it suits business objectives

Outcome: optimal performance across multiple environments, predictable costs, stronger data integrity, and governance you can stand behind.

Benefits of Hybrid Cloud

Balance innovation with regulatory compliance

Run cloud-native technologies in the public cloud while keeping sensitive workloads in private cloud infrastructure aligned to regulatory compliance requirements.

Control public cloud costs with smarter workload placement

Use public cloud resources when it makes financial sense—and keep steady workloads on dedicated infrastructure for predictability and cost optimisation.

Improve business continuity and disaster recovery

Design resilience across public and private clouds so disaster recovery and business continuity don’t depend on one platform behaving perfectly.

Reduce complexity across multiple cloud environments

Centralise visibility and control using cloud management platforms and consistent management tools, so hybrid cloud operations stay manageable.

What we deliver in the first 30 days

In the first month, we focus on getting the foundations right—workload placement, network performance, governance, and cost control.

You’ll receive:

  • A review of current IT infrastructure, including on-premises infrastructure and any on-premises data centre constraints
  • A recommended hybrid cloud architecture and hybrid cloud strategy (including workload placement)
  • A security and compliance plan for sensitive data across public cloud environments and private cloud environments
  • A connectivity and integration design to support optimal performance across multiple environments
  • A cost optimisation baseline (so public cloud costs don’t drift) and practical cost efficiency levers
  • A roadmap for hybrid cloud operations, including monitoring, change control, regular security audits, and escalation pathways
What we deliver in the first 30 days
What makes our hybrid cloud solutions unique

What makes our hybrid cloud solutions unique?

A successful hybrid cloud strategy isn’t about stitching together tools. It’s about designing one hybrid environment that performs across multiple environments.

CBS combines:

  • Azure public cloud infrastructure for agility and scale
  • CloudMetro private cloud infrastructure for control, compliance, and sensitive data
  • Managed services and cloud management platforms to keep hybrid cloud operations stable and cost-efficient

Result: a hybrid cloud architecture designed for serious performance—without sacrificing governance or predictability.

Why choose CBS for your hybrid cloud strategy?

One accountable partner, end-to-end

Hybrid cloud works best when governance is consistent across environments. CBS brings cloud platforms, private cloud infrastructure, and managed services together, so you’re not coordinating multiple providers, toolsets, and escalation paths.

High availability, built-in

CloudMetro delivers 99.999% availability with synchronised replication across locations to support critical workloads and strong data integrity.

Australian-hosted private cloud infrastructure

Australian data centres host your private cloud environment, supporting data sovereignty and governance for regulated industries.

Microsoft authorisation and credibility

CBS is a Microsoft CSP Host—authorised to host Windows virtual machines on dedicated or multitenant hardware on our hybrid cloud infrastructure.

Purpose-built compliance and security measures

CloudMetro is designed for regulated environments, with controls that support PCI compliance, ISO 27001-aligned practices and regular security audits, APRA-aligned expectations (where relevant) and Annual certification audits.

A partnership model that goes beyond “lift and shift”

As a trusted Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider, CBS supports your hybrid cloud strategy through design, migration, optimisation, and ongoing support—including Azure Managed Services where required.

Build a hybrid cloud that performs

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We believe no business succeeds alone. That’s why we partner with you—taking the time to listen and truly understand your goals, challenges, and opportunities.


With that insight, we plan the right‑fit solutions that balance technology, process, automation, and talent, then deliver with precision and care.


The result is a trusted partnership that helps you stay agile, resilient, and confident as you move forward to meet your desired outcomes.

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Frequently asked questions

Does my business need a hybrid cloud solution?

If you have a mix of sensitive data, critical workloads, regulatory requirements, and changing demand, hybrid cloud computing is often the most practical model. It lets you run steady workloads in private cloud environments while using public cloud services for scale and innovation.

What’s the difference between hybrid cloud and multi-cloud?

Hybrid cloud models combine private and public clouds into a coordinated architecture (often with shared management and connectivity). Multi-cloud environments use multiple cloud providers or different cloud platforms—sometimes without deep integration. Many organisations use both.

Can hybrid cloud work with on-premises systems and legacy workloads?

Yes. Hybrid cloud adoption often starts by connecting current IT infrastructure and on-premises systems to public cloud resources, then moving workloads in stages. A solid hybrid cloud strategy includes integration planning to avoid compatibility issues.

How do you avoid vendor lock-in with a hybrid cloud approach?

By designing for portability where it matters, using consistent governance and management tools across cloud environments, and avoiding single-provider dependencies for critical workloads. CBS can support multi-cloud environments if that aligns with business objectives.

What are the benefits of using a Hybrid Cloud?

Hybrid cloud solutions are becoming increasingly popular among businesses of all sizes. Hybrid clouds provide a unique combination of public cloud services with private and on-premises resources, offering unparalleled scalability, cost savings, flexibility and security. Hybrid clouds allow organisations to customise the solution to meet their specific business requirements while preserving privacy and control over sensitive data and processes. With a hybrid cloud solution, businesses can quickly scale infrastructure up or down depending on the needs of their business, ensuring that they always have the resources they need at an optimal cost. Hybrid clouds also increase security due to their distributed nature – if one part of the system is compromised or fails, the other part is still available to serve customers' needs. Hybrid clouds are driving innovation in many industries and provide an excellent way for organisations to get the most out of their IT investments.

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