The Flexera 2021 State of the Cloud Report highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated cloud adoption and spending among organizations, leading to an increased adoption of multi-cloud strategies. The report's methodology involved surveying over 1,500 IT and business leaders across various industries. Respondents were primarily from North America and Europe, with the majority having over 1,000 employees. The report also found that cloud adoption is driven by factors such as cost savings, improved agility, and increased security. Overall, the report suggests that cloud adoption is here to stay and is becoming an integral part of business strategies.