In a modern competitive scenario, businesses are resorting to the cloud computing model that delivers high end computing power at a fraction of the prevailing costs (meta text)
In the recent past, cloud computing and the immense benefits it brings has rapidly taken over the tech sphere and is now percolating down to the business world. This evolutionary computing model is making it easier for IT Services to deliver high end computing resources to worldwide entities - be it Mumbai or Manhattan - that too at a fraction of the prevailing costs.
Nowadays the computing requirements of an enterprise is undergoing considerable revamp owing to automation, AI etc. In this scenario, countless businesses are resorting to internet-powered cloud hosting and are already making the transition.
Many have began their shift to an integrated cloud environment by migrating their existing programs, data, and services onto the cloud. Soon, erstwhile IT departments within a typical organization will have to deal with very few systems or platforms residing on premise, while the cloud does all the heavy lifting.
What is Cloud Migration?
Cloud migration is the process of moving the necessary data, applications, and other important elements of an entity from its local systems to a cloud hosting environment. This can also at times entail shifting data between different cloud hosts provided by different service providers based upon requirements and cost factor.
Migrating to the cloud enables cloud computing performs to perform all the activity that was earlier executed by local devices, laptops, desktops or servers. The benefits are many, as most of the storage and processing is now conducted at large, secure data centers. This not only results in considerable savings, but also assures data security and integrity.
Here are some of the benefits of cloud migration -
Scalability - The most prominent feature of cloud migration is without doubt its inherent flexibility and scalability, which can change and adapt in line with an organization's periodic requirements. Being cloud enabled, an organization can plan efficiently without worrying about costly IT infrastructure, and allocate resources in an optimal way.
Cost Effective - In today's competitive business scene, enterprises worldwide are striving to control their costs to enhance profitability. Cloud computing helps in cutting down on both operating and capital expenditure. Necessary resources can be by added on as and when required and costs only for the additional capacity.
Secure Storage - Most organizations prefer cloud hosting because of the vast amount of highly secure data storage on offer. That too at a fraction of the price it would cost them to store the data on premises. This can result in considerable savings, especially if your business operates out of a high profile location like Manhattan or Mumbai.
Automation - With cloud hosting, you have less to worry about when it comes to updating important business applications. Generally cloud applications are updated in the backend, with minimal or practically nil interference with the operations.
Operational Flexibility - Cloud hosting also allows you more freedom when testing and deploying applications. Applications need not be installed manually or individually over the network since its deployed at one go at the backend. Similarly, if you wish to replace an application, it can be easily done with minimal disruption.
Increased Access and Mobility – One major benefit of cloud-deployed solutions is the mobility that it offers for all the employees of an enterprise. Access to such remote data can be regulated with highly secure credentials based upon requirements. This is extremely convenient for businesses with remote or far flung operations.
What to watch out for :-
In order for a successful cloud based operational strategy, it is imperative that you scrutinize which applications need to be migrated to the cloud and which need not. Similarly, never finalize a data migration program without clearly estimating the overall costs involved.
Cloud computing is now an important business element for almost every modern enterprise which wants to stay relevant in the face of intense competition. However, challenges to cloud migration remain that many companies are ill equipped to handle, unless they partner with an experienced IT service provider.
Its very important that the execution be entrusted to a qualified IT service provider or professional with sound knowledge and experience in cloud engineering and data migration. Doing so will ensure your cloud migration strategy is in safe hands, and any crisis dealt with swiftly.
Make sure you have a detailed breakdown of the costs, and estimate the cost to profit ratio before taking the dive.
Author Bio:
David Grubb
President of CMIT Solutions has over 24 years’ experience in business technology. With a career spanning several industries and leadership roles, he is a regular advisor to leading research organizations. Finding innovative solutions to increasingly complex business challenges is a core strength and area of expertise for David.
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