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is able to fully audit existing IT infrastructure and identify which systems can be migrated easily and which will need to be modified, as well as know how they will need to be re-configured.
A cloud partner can also provide a plan of the best way to enact the migration to minimise downtime and make sure the new cloud environment is tailored to the organisation’ s needs.
Cost-effectiveness is one of the key benefits of cloud computing, and one of the main reasons the C-suite is interested in utilising it. The fact that companies only pay for the storage they use, and do not have to invest in infrastructure, can represent a significant decrease in costs in the long term.
In the short term, however, and especially when it comes to migration, businesses can incur unexpected expenses.
This can be due to several factors, including inadequate planning, unforeseen disruptions, or the need for additional resources. Another key issue is understanding public cloud pricing structures, as these can be extremely complex and vary from provider to provider. Migrating to the cloud without knowing what the business needs to pay for can lead to overspending on redundant or underutilised services.
This is another area where making use of a cloud partner can lead to a much smoother migration process. A cloud partner will have a deep understanding of the pricing structures of each public cloud and following a thorough cost analysis of the migration plan, will be able to ensure the business is only paying for the services that are needed. The partner will be able to identify pre-migration usage, project future needs, and choose the appropriate service model for the organisation.
Performance
While the actual migration itself is the most complicated part of the process, it is vital that businesses take the correct post-migration steps, chiefly monitoring and optimising performance. Following the migration, organisations might see issues related to latency, bandwidth, or resource allocation.
No matter how comprehensive the migration plan is, there are always unforeseen issues that can only be discovered once the system is up and running.
Without a cloud partner, it might be difficult for organisations that lack the in-house expertise to recognise and optimise these challenges. Partnering with a specialist who can track the health of cloudbased systems and identify performance bottlenecks will ensure the best outcome following a successful cloud migration.
Cloud migration presents exciting opportunities for businesses and can form the backbone of a modernisation or digitisation strategy. It is therefore imperative that organisations have the correct expertise at their disposal to make sure the process is as smooth as possible, and that the benefits of the cloud are fully realised.
With the cyber skills gap contributing to a lack of in-house knowledge and experience, having a relationship with a cloud partner that can fill those gaps is the best way to have a worthwhile and headache-free cloud migration. •
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