A 2025 Data Infrastructure Survey Report from DataStrike found that internal IT teams are struggling with modern data management due to limited resources available to them.
According to the report, 55% of the survey respondents rely only on internal teams to manage their data infrastructure, with only 19% reporting that they outsource. As a result, the report found, “IT teams are struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of technological advancements, often managing multiple database platforms and cloud environments simultaneously.” Further, 54% of IT leaders reported they do not have enough resources and tools to handle the 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, a data infrastructure managed services provider. “This report shines a light on the immense pressure IT teams are under and the need for more resources to tackle data infrastructure management.”
Among the report’s key findings are that 49% of respondents said they handle more than one database platform, and further note that IT teams must manage an average of two database platforms and two cloud environments. Meanwhile, 23% said data infrastructure cost optimization is a top priority for 2025. Other priorities include cloud instance optimization and the need for a data infrastructure strategy. Finally, more than three-quarters (76%) of IT leaders said that outsourcing data infrastructure management is something they would be interested in.
Download the survey report to learn more.
