DataStrike released its
2025 Data Infrastructure Survey Report, highlighting the mounting
challenges faced by IT teams in managing increasingly complex data
environments. The survey, which gathered insights from nearly 200 IT
leaders and decision-makers, reveals that internal IT teams are being
pushed to the brink, balancing the demands of modern data management
with limited resources.
The report shows that more than half (55%) of organizations rely
solely on internal IT teams to manage their data infrastructure, while
only a small fraction (19%) outsources these critical functions. As a
result, IT teams are struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of
technological advancements, often managing multiple database platforms
and cloud environments simultaneously. More than half (54%) of IT
leaders report a lack of resources and tools to meet the growing demands
of data infrastructure management.
"IT teams are being asked to do more with less. They are responsible
for not only day-to-day operations but also ensuring the seamless
integration of new technologies, securing critical data, and delivering
real-time insights-all while managing shrinking budgets," said Rob Brown,
President and COO of DataStrike. "This report shines a light on the
immense pressure IT teams are under and the need for more resources to
tackle data infrastructure management."
Key Findings from the Report Include:
- Heavy Workload: Nearly half of respondents (49%) reported handling more than one database platform, adding to the complexity of their workloads.
- Complex Environments: IT teams are managing an average of
two database platforms and two cloud environments, further straining
already limited resources.
- Cost Optimization: 23% of respondents named data
infrastructure cost optimization as a top priority for 2025, alongside
cloud instance optimization and the development of a comprehensive data
infrastructure strategy.
- Outsourcing Trends: 76% of IT leaders expressed interest in
outsourcing their data infrastructure management, with 73% of those
already outsourcing open to exploring new managed service providers
(MSPs).
The DataStrike survey emphasizes the shift toward outsourcing as a
solution to alleviate the burdens on internal IT teams. Many
organizations are turning to fractional support models and MSPs to access the specialized expertise they need without the overhead of maintaining full-time staff.
Download the survey report to learn more.