As companies worldwide pivoted to remote working models overnight at the onset of the pandemic, the need for cloud-based management platforms soared rapidly. Having reaped the several benefits of cloud computing, businesses are shifting completely to cloud services. As a result, the upward trend is likely to continue thereby, increasing the reliance on IT outsourcing firms.
According to reports, the global public cloud computing market is projected to earn a revenue of $362 billion in 2022. Needless to say, the demand for reliable and high-quality outsourcing cloud services will continue to grow.
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the demand for cloud-based solutions has seen significant growth owing to remote working models being adopted by enterprises. As more IT decision-makers look to take advantage of modern cloud environments, they’re increasingly running into longer project runways and the need for bigger budgets. In fact, nearly half (48%) of the United States and the United Kingdom IT decision-makers say the average length of time it takes them to complete a single multi-cloud application migration successfully is 1-2 months (source: Wanclouds).
Cloud migration is a must
Staying competitive in the fast-changing market has become imperative, given that cloud-enabled businesses can benefit from increased income, better operational efficiency, scalability, increased security, and competitive advantage.
ValueShore cloud consulting services cover every aspect of your cloud journey: from the selection of target apps to migration to consistency validation of migrated information, prior to production release. We are accustomed to HSE-sensitive operations, covering risk mitigation planning of mission and safety-critical IT environments.
Nevertheless, the transition is never easy and there are several challenges to keep in mind:
Knowing where to start
Choosing the best solution depending on your company’s needs might pose a challenge if you do not have expertise and in-house system integrator support. Deciding on a multi-cloud strategy might pose a smart solution if you are indecisive on which provider you should choose. It also may reduce risks and optimize efficiency.
We analyze migration risks encompassing compliance aspects and help your organization choose the right cloud implementation model and technology stack that is truly and practically fitting, as well as carry out migration testing and employee training.
Small steps toward big data
The transformation of enterprise-size companies may present a tremendous challenge, especially if they were deploying old technologies and if there is fear of abandoning legacy platforms. Not only operational challenges may slow down cloud adoption, but cultural issues may arise in form of resistance to modernization efforts. The easiest way to reduce and overcome these obstacles is to create a migration strategy that starts the transition in small chunks, which will allow the company to explore the possibilities and will provide enough flexibility in the adoption period. By adopting a cloud-first attitude in the most forward-thinking business units (such as Sales and Marketing) through SaaS or CRM platforms, you can create internal ambassadors who can lead changes.
Choosing the right partner to support you along the way
Given the shortage of in-house IT professionals and high-quality software solutions, more companies have decided to outsource their digital transformation projects. A complete digital transformation cannot occur overnight, these projects will continue for a long and the demand for IT outsourcing will continue to surge. This is why we advise you to make informed decisions when it comes to choosing the best advisor to guide your cloud transition.
We implement our Client’s cloud migration strategy by deploying rock-solid technical expertise and consolidated process maturity in cloud migration. We begin with your cloud strategy pillars and decode them into an optimized technical setup, covering all of the planned scopes.
If you need a piece of expert advice, contact us!
References:
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/solutions/migration/benefits-challenges/#challenges
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