In the previous article, we have learned how Cloud can accelerate your business growth. Apart from the obvious benefits like cost efficiency, agility and scalability, it also adds a competitive edge to your business. As the demand for cloud based service grows, the implementation & performance of cloud is only going to improve with time.
Cloud is a truly versatile in the way they have multi-pronged solutions that cater to organizations across the spectrum. But, in playing the catch-up game, companies often undertake hasty implementation of cloud without understanding its proper utility . This causes them more harm than good. To avoid such pitfalls, they need a clear understanding on what the Cloud has in store for them to further their goals.
We elaborate a few points, going forward can help you in transitioning to the cloud:
- Know your requirements: Cloud encompasses within itself, an array of services like PaaS, IaaS, SaaS. Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud are other ways to classify its services Your business might be in need of only a few. It is not necessary that all your business processes be up on cloud. Understanding specific business requirements that need to be on Cloud can help you strategize its implementation .
- Build a Cloud Strategy: Technical requirements increase as any business expands the scale of its operations. Initial requirements might be of hosting & maintenance, but with time requirements in storage might crop up as well. Plan a well thought out transition to cloud with an outlook for the future. The strategy must also be inclusive of the factors like compliance and security.
- Check for Compatibility: Computing environment in a company might have several dependencies. These compatibility issues should be thoroughly checked before adopting the Cloud. Inputs from your technical team are crucial at this stage. There can be dynamic changes occuring in the system once the cloud is onboard. The transition can also have a significant impact on the revenue growth. Privacy and compliance issues should also be taken into account.
- Go with a trusted Vendor: Understanding what cloud has to offer can often get overwhelming, simply because the options are so many. The onus of providing the right kind of cloud solutions lie with the vendor. The vendor should possess sound technical knowledge to guide you through the complexity. Apart from this, the vendor should also have sufficient business expertise to help you choose and implement the right components of the Cloud.
Transitioning to cloud might be one of the major decisions in a business lifecycle. For this reason, we adopt a hand-holding approach to guiding businesses in their way forward. We believe that great businesses are built with great partnerships. For further enquiries on how to adopt cloud in your business, contact us here.
