Following on from last month’s blog about digital transformation, we are closing our 2020 content with further tips and advice on tackling this hot topic in the new year.
According to recent research, 51% of businesses want to start digital transformation initiatives but are hindered by legacy IT systems. 57% quoted that technology complexity is a barrier to delivering compelling customer experiences.
Furthermore, 88% of businesses view the use of cloud technologies as important (43%) or critical (45%) for digital transformation to be successful, with third-party providers playing a key role for at least one aspect of their strategy.
Let us recap on a few key facts:
– Digital transformation is the process of incorporating the use of digital technology into all aspects of an organisation
– The process is set to drive changes to the traditional ways of doing business that would improve the functionality and performance of the business
– It is set to improve the value delivered to customers
Innovation and Digital Transformation
Innovation is known to lead to change, which in turn leads to transformation. The use of cloud technology as an innovation will often lead to new ways of doing things. These changes will either enable, accelerate, or force the transformation to take place.
While many individual factors can bring about the change required, these can largely be categorised into three broader areas:
Technology: as new capabilities and possibilities arise from technical developments, businesses need to change to remain relevant or risk falling behind competitors who are quicker to adapt.
Customers: as people find novel ways to use new technology and expect the same functionality everywhere, businesses need to transform to meet this demand or risk pushing away their customers.
Eco-systems: economic, political, and regulatory changes can all force transformation as businesses must evolve to continue operating.
These factors can be difficult to predict and require agility from businesses to keep ahead.
Digital Transformation Key Steps
We have used our expertise in this area to put together a simple list of digital transformation key steps to consider.
Step 1
Analyse the digital capabilities across customer, technology, operation, and innovation. Create a holistic view of digital maturity across your business.
Step 2
Identify where improvement and investment is required. Develop a true transformation strategy with a clear path.
Step 3
Prioritise digital capabilities based on your planning. Provide a view across the whole business, helping you to highlight focus areas.
Step 4
Put a plan in place to standardise business processes across customer, product, and operation to bring about speed and simplicity.
Step 5
Start a strategy to automate business processes with digital technologies to lower costs and improve quality.
A successful digital transformation requires IT services to be delivered in a fast, agile, and streamlined manner across the entire organisation. As a result of your business using to the right expertise and continuous support required, you will not only start the transformation, but keep your business moving forward.
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The words ‘Digital Transformation’ have been popular this year. Businesses found themselves having to rely on their technology and digital solutions to remain active during the pandemic.
As we carry on being urged to work from home, a growing number of businesses are looking into the digital solutions available and joining this rising transformation.
So, what do we mean by Digital Transformation?
Digital transformation is a combination of innovative tools and processes leveraged to solve difficulties and provide customer satisfaction. It requires all departments to work together in creating the changes required, introducing new business models and new revenue streams, whilst considering changes in customer expectations around products and services.
What drives digital transformation?
For the past several years, businesses have embarked in digital transformation to counter the potential for disruption from competition. Retailers, for example, have been answering Amazon’s digital march by refining their logistics and ensuring that products quickly make their way from local warehouses, before their store locations run out. There has also been a rise in e-commerce platforms for business, selling online either through a website or making use of social media.
However, the pandemic has forced businesses to reprioritise their strategic IT roadmaps, with many adopting cloud software for video collaboration and remote-access solutions. The main driver today is mainly to survive. For organisations to keep ‘business-as-usual’ they’ve had to face the digital solutions and make use of them to match their requirements.
Experts in the field predicted in March that, by 2024, over 50% of all IT spending would be directly for digital transformation and innovation – this being up from 31% in 2018. We would probably be safe to predict that if they were to carry out the research now, the percentage would be even higher.
A research business impact report conducted in July also highlighted that 59% of IT decision makers expressed pressure from the pandemic to accelerate their digital transformation efforts.
The people factor in digital transformation
A successful digital transformation demands not just innovative technologies, but changes in processes and the ability of organisations to get the most out of their employees. It is known that employees who feel inspired and collaborate well perform better than the rest, and the right digital solutions made available across all department can create harmony across the business.
Inspiration, communication, and collaboration—along with better use of technology and data—can drive innovation and greater levels of productivity. However, it is also important to make sure employees do not rely solely on digital and can carry on with their work should anything happen. It can be very tricky to get the balance right, and that’s where our expert team comes in.
Our clients across Manchester and other parts of the North West are benefitting from our knowledge and experience in creating the right digital platform for their business, with continued support and effective disaster recovery plans in place.
Make sure to follow our blog as we close 2020 with our top tips for tacking digital transformation.
Our team remains available to explain all the latest digital solutions currently available to businesses in the North West. Simply contact us on 0161 763 4529 or drop us an email at hello@codus.co.uk. Also follow us on Twitter @Codus_IT for all our latest news, tips and advice on everything IT.
The Covid-19 pandemic has increased the importance of ‘cloud computing’ in almost all businesses, making it a vital asset for their everyday operations. It is thanks to the cloud that some businesses have been able to keep going during the lockdown, allowing them to operate remotely. Businesses already operating within the cloud will have the upper hand for digital transformation and ongoing innovation that many organisations will need to embrace in the ‘new-normal’.
Should you move to the cloud?
Moving your operations to the cloud requires a well-thought-out strategy. There are choices in the type of migration to perform as well as the type of data that should move. Common elements of a cloud migration strategy include the following:
– evaluation of performance and security requirements
– selection of a cloud provider
– calculation of costs
– reorganisation deemed necessary
A business may choose to move operations to the cloud without any modifications (a lift-and-shift migration). Operations move directly from local servers to the cloud without any changes. This is essentially a 1-to-1 move done primarily as a short-term fix to save on IT infrastructure costs. In other cases, it might be more beneficial to change the architecture, known as application refactoring or rearchitecting.
A poorly planned migration could affect business performance. It could lead to higher IT costs, negating some of the main benefits of cloud computing.
Are thinking of moving to the cloud? If you would like to learn more on the process involved then contact our expert team on 0161 763 4529 or drop us a line at hello@codus.co.uk
Follow us on Twitter @Codus_IT for all our latest news and useful tips.
Cost – This is one of the main benefits of moving your business operations to the cloud. There would be no need to invest in the expensive hardware and software. Also, you will no longer need to worry about the server’s maintenance. On top of this, you would be saving on your electricity expenditure and recruitment costs, by no longer needing to hire the IT expertise in-house.
Scalability – The benefits of cloud computing services include the ability to increase or decrease your resources at a moment’s notice. This would result in your business having access to the right amount of IT resources right when they are needed. Whether you are growing or downsizing, or if a business is operating nationally with a remote workforce, the services will be available right away to match the business requirements.
Productivity – By moving your IT infrastructure to the cloud, you are allowing your in-house team to focus on achieving more important business goals. They would no longer need to spend their time managing the hardware set-up, software patching and other IT management chores.
Performance – The biggest cloud computing services run on a worldwide network of secure data centres, regularly upgraded to the latest generation of hardware and offering several benefits over a single corporate data centre. Performance benefits would also include easier and less expensive data backup, disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Security – Many cloud providers offer a broad set of policies, technologies and controls that strengthen your IT security overall, adding extra peace of mind to your data and IT infrastructure from potential cyber threats.
Should you move to the cloud?
Moving your operations to the cloud requires a well-thought-out strategy. There are choices in the type of migration to perform as well as the type of data that should move. Common elements of a cloud migration strategy include the following:
– evaluation of performance and security requirements
– selection of a cloud provider
– calculation of costs
– reorganisation deemed necessary
A business may choose to move operations to the cloud without any modifications (a lift-and-shift migration). Operations move directly from local servers to the cloud without any changes. This is essentially a 1-to-1 move done primarily as a short-term fix to save on IT infrastructure costs. In other cases, it might be more beneficial to change the architecture, known as application refactoring or rearchitecting.
A poorly planned migration could affect business performance. It could lead to higher IT costs, negating some of the main benefits of cloud computing.
Are thinking of moving to the cloud? If you would like to learn more on the process involved then contact our expert team on 0161 763 4529 or drop us a line at hello@codus.co.uk
Follow us on Twitter @Codus_IT for all our latest news and useful tips.
The benefits of cloud computing
Cost – This is one of the main benefits of moving your business operations to the cloud. There would be no need to invest in the expensive hardware and software. Also, you will no longer need to worry about the server’s maintenance. On top of this, you would be saving on your electricity expenditure and recruitment costs, by no longer needing to hire the IT expertise in-house.
Scalability – The benefits of cloud computing services include the ability to increase or decrease your resources at a moment’s notice. This would result in your business having access to the right amount of IT resources right when they are needed. Whether you are growing or downsizing, or if a business is operating nationally with a remote workforce, the services will be available right away to match the business requirements.
Productivity – By moving your IT infrastructure to the cloud, you are allowing your in-house team to focus on achieving more important business goals. They would no longer need to spend their time managing the hardware set-up, software patching and other IT management chores.
Performance – The biggest cloud computing services run on a worldwide network of secure data centres, regularly upgraded to the latest generation of hardware and offering several benefits over a single corporate data centre. Performance benefits would also include easier and less expensive data backup, disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Security – Many cloud providers offer a broad set of policies, technologies and controls that strengthen your IT security overall, adding extra peace of mind to your data and IT infrastructure from potential cyber threats.
Should you move to the cloud?
Moving your operations to the cloud requires a well-thought-out strategy. There are choices in the type of migration to perform as well as the type of data that should move. Common elements of a cloud migration strategy include the following:
– evaluation of performance and security requirements
– selection of a cloud provider
– calculation of costs
– reorganisation deemed necessary
A business may choose to move operations to the cloud without any modifications (a lift-and-shift migration). Operations move directly from local servers to the cloud without any changes. This is essentially a 1-to-1 move done primarily as a short-term fix to save on IT infrastructure costs. In other cases, it might be more beneficial to change the architecture, known as application refactoring or rearchitecting.
A poorly planned migration could affect business performance. It could lead to higher IT costs, negating some of the main benefits of cloud computing.
Are thinking of moving to the cloud? If you would like to learn more on the process involved then contact our expert team on 0161 763 4529 or drop us a line at hello@codus.co.uk
Follow us on Twitter @Codus_IT for all our latest news and useful tips.
Public Cloud – A public cloud is owned and operated by third-party service providers. They will own and manage all the IT infrastructure, including hardware and software. You will have user access to the services and will be able to manage your account using a web browser.
Private Cloud – A private cloud refers to cloud computing resources used exclusively by a single business. This is maintained on a private network and can either be physically located on-site or hosted by a third-party service provider.
Hybrid Cloud – A hybrid cloud combines public and private settings, linked together by technology that allows data and applications to be shared between them. This type of set-up can bring greater flexibility to a business with optimised infrastructure, security and compliance.
The benefits of cloud computing
Cost – This is one of the main benefits of moving your business operations to the cloud. There would be no need to invest in the expensive hardware and software. Also, you will no longer need to worry about the server’s maintenance. On top of this, you would be saving on your electricity expenditure and recruitment costs, by no longer needing to hire the IT expertise in-house.
Scalability – The benefits of cloud computing services include the ability to increase or decrease your resources at a moment’s notice. This would result in your business having access to the right amount of IT resources right when they are needed. Whether you are growing or downsizing, or if a business is operating nationally with a remote workforce, the services will be available right away to match the business requirements.
Productivity – By moving your IT infrastructure to the cloud, you are allowing your in-house team to focus on achieving more important business goals. They would no longer need to spend their time managing the hardware set-up, software patching and other IT management chores.
Performance – The biggest cloud computing services run on a worldwide network of secure data centres, regularly upgraded to the latest generation of hardware and offering several benefits over a single corporate data centre. Performance benefits would also include easier and less expensive data backup, disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Security – Many cloud providers offer a broad set of policies, technologies and controls that strengthen your IT security overall, adding extra peace of mind to your data and IT infrastructure from potential cyber threats.
Should you move to the cloud?
Moving your operations to the cloud requires a well-thought-out strategy. There are choices in the type of migration to perform as well as the type of data that should move. Common elements of a cloud migration strategy include the following:
– evaluation of performance and security requirements
– selection of a cloud provider
– calculation of costs
– reorganisation deemed necessary
A business may choose to move operations to the cloud without any modifications (a lift-and-shift migration). Operations move directly from local servers to the cloud without any changes. This is essentially a 1-to-1 move done primarily as a short-term fix to save on IT infrastructure costs. In other cases, it might be more beneficial to change the architecture, known as application refactoring or rearchitecting.
A poorly planned migration could affect business performance. It could lead to higher IT costs, negating some of the main benefits of cloud computing.
Are thinking of moving to the cloud? If you would like to learn more on the process involved then contact our expert team on 0161 763 4529 or drop us a line at hello@codus.co.uk
Follow us on Twitter @Codus_IT for all our latest news and useful tips.
Public Cloud – A public cloud is owned and operated by third-party service providers. They will own and manage all the IT infrastructure, including hardware and software. You will have user access to the services and will be able to manage your account using a web browser.
Private Cloud – A private cloud refers to cloud computing resources used exclusively by a single business. This is maintained on a private network and can either be physically located on-site or hosted by a third-party service provider.
Hybrid Cloud – A hybrid cloud combines public and private settings, linked together by technology that allows data and applications to be shared between them. This type of set-up can bring greater flexibility to a business with optimised infrastructure, security and compliance.
The benefits of cloud computing
Cost – This is one of the main benefits of moving your business operations to the cloud. There would be no need to invest in the expensive hardware and software. Also, you will no longer need to worry about the server’s maintenance. On top of this, you would be saving on your electricity expenditure and recruitment costs, by no longer needing to hire the IT expertise in-house.
Scalability – The benefits of cloud computing services include the ability to increase or decrease your resources at a moment’s notice. This would result in your business having access to the right amount of IT resources right when they are needed. Whether you are growing or downsizing, or if a business is operating nationally with a remote workforce, the services will be available right away to match the business requirements.
Productivity – By moving your IT infrastructure to the cloud, you are allowing your in-house team to focus on achieving more important business goals. They would no longer need to spend their time managing the hardware set-up, software patching and other IT management chores.
Performance – The biggest cloud computing services run on a worldwide network of secure data centres, regularly upgraded to the latest generation of hardware and offering several benefits over a single corporate data centre. Performance benefits would also include easier and less expensive data backup, disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Security – Many cloud providers offer a broad set of policies, technologies and controls that strengthen your IT security overall, adding extra peace of mind to your data and IT infrastructure from potential cyber threats.
Should you move to the cloud?
Moving your operations to the cloud requires a well-thought-out strategy. There are choices in the type of migration to perform as well as the type of data that should move. Common elements of a cloud migration strategy include the following:
– evaluation of performance and security requirements
– selection of a cloud provider
– calculation of costs
– reorganisation deemed necessary
A business may choose to move operations to the cloud without any modifications (a lift-and-shift migration). Operations move directly from local servers to the cloud without any changes. This is essentially a 1-to-1 move done primarily as a short-term fix to save on IT infrastructure costs. In other cases, it might be more beneficial to change the architecture, known as application refactoring or rearchitecting.
A poorly planned migration could affect business performance. It could lead to higher IT costs, negating some of the main benefits of cloud computing.
Are thinking of moving to the cloud? If you would like to learn more on the process involved then contact our expert team on 0161 763 4529 or drop us a line at hello@codus.co.uk
Follow us on Twitter @Codus_IT for all our latest news and useful tips.
Cloud migration is the process of transferring data, applications and other business elements to a cloud computing online environment. So, computing services such as servers, storage, databases, networking and software will be hosted online (on the cloud). This will offer faster innovation and flexible resources.
Public Cloud – A public cloud is owned and operated by third-party service providers. They will own and manage all the IT infrastructure, including hardware and software. You will have user access to the services and will be able to manage your account using a web browser.
Private Cloud – A private cloud refers to cloud computing resources used exclusively by a single business. This is maintained on a private network and can either be physically located on-site or hosted by a third-party service provider.
Hybrid Cloud – A hybrid cloud combines public and private settings, linked together by technology that allows data and applications to be shared between them. This type of set-up can bring greater flexibility to a business with optimised infrastructure, security and compliance.
The benefits of cloud computing
Cost – This is one of the main benefits of moving your business operations to the cloud. There would be no need to invest in the expensive hardware and software. Also, you will no longer need to worry about the server’s maintenance. On top of this, you would be saving on your electricity expenditure and recruitment costs, by no longer needing to hire the IT expertise in-house.
Scalability – The benefits of cloud computing services include the ability to increase or decrease your resources at a moment’s notice. This would result in your business having access to the right amount of IT resources right when they are needed. Whether you are growing or downsizing, or if a business is operating nationally with a remote workforce, the services will be available right away to match the business requirements.
Productivity – By moving your IT infrastructure to the cloud, you are allowing your in-house team to focus on achieving more important business goals. They would no longer need to spend their time managing the hardware set-up, software patching and other IT management chores.
Performance – The biggest cloud computing services run on a worldwide network of secure data centres, regularly upgraded to the latest generation of hardware and offering several benefits over a single corporate data centre. Performance benefits would also include easier and less expensive data backup, disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Security – Many cloud providers offer a broad set of policies, technologies and controls that strengthen your IT security overall, adding extra peace of mind to your data and IT infrastructure from potential cyber threats.
Should you move to the cloud?
Moving your operations to the cloud requires a well-thought-out strategy. There are choices in the type of migration to perform as well as the type of data that should move. Common elements of a cloud migration strategy include the following:
– evaluation of performance and security requirements
– selection of a cloud provider
– calculation of costs
– reorganisation deemed necessary
A business may choose to move operations to the cloud without any modifications (a lift-and-shift migration). Operations move directly from local servers to the cloud without any changes. This is essentially a 1-to-1 move done primarily as a short-term fix to save on IT infrastructure costs. In other cases, it might be more beneficial to change the architecture, known as application refactoring or rearchitecting.
A poorly planned migration could affect business performance. It could lead to higher IT costs, negating some of the main benefits of cloud computing.
Are thinking of moving to the cloud? If you would like to learn more on the process involved then contact our expert team on 0161 763 4529 or drop us a line at hello@codus.co.uk
Follow us on Twitter @Codus_IT for all our latest news and useful tips.
What is Cloud Migration?
Cloud migration is the process of transferring data, applications and other business elements to a cloud computing online environment. So, computing services such as servers, storage, databases, networking and software will be hosted online (on the cloud). This will offer faster innovation and flexible resources.
Public Cloud – A public cloud is owned and operated by third-party service providers. They will own and manage all the IT infrastructure, including hardware and software. You will have user access to the services and will be able to manage your account using a web browser.
Private Cloud – A private cloud refers to cloud computing resources used exclusively by a single business. This is maintained on a private network and can either be physically located on-site or hosted by a third-party service provider.
Hybrid Cloud – A hybrid cloud combines public and private settings, linked together by technology that allows data and applications to be shared between them. This type of set-up can bring greater flexibility to a business with optimised infrastructure, security and compliance.
The benefits of cloud computing
Cost – This is one of the main benefits of moving your business operations to the cloud. There would be no need to invest in the expensive hardware and software. Also, you will no longer need to worry about the server’s maintenance. On top of this, you would be saving on your electricity expenditure and recruitment costs, by no longer needing to hire the IT expertise in-house.
Scalability – The benefits of cloud computing services include the ability to increase or decrease your resources at a moment’s notice. This would result in your business having access to the right amount of IT resources right when they are needed. Whether you are growing or downsizing, or if a business is operating nationally with a remote workforce, the services will be available right away to match the business requirements.
Productivity – By moving your IT infrastructure to the cloud, you are allowing your in-house team to focus on achieving more important business goals. They would no longer need to spend their time managing the hardware set-up, software patching and other IT management chores.
Performance – The biggest cloud computing services run on a worldwide network of secure data centres, regularly upgraded to the latest generation of hardware and offering several benefits over a single corporate data centre. Performance benefits would also include easier and less expensive data backup, disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Security – Many cloud providers offer a broad set of policies, technologies and controls that strengthen your IT security overall, adding extra peace of mind to your data and IT infrastructure from potential cyber threats.
Should you move to the cloud?
Moving your operations to the cloud requires a well-thought-out strategy. There are choices in the type of migration to perform as well as the type of data that should move. Common elements of a cloud migration strategy include the following:
– evaluation of performance and security requirements
– selection of a cloud provider
– calculation of costs
– reorganisation deemed necessary
A business may choose to move operations to the cloud without any modifications (a lift-and-shift migration). Operations move directly from local servers to the cloud without any changes. This is essentially a 1-to-1 move done primarily as a short-term fix to save on IT infrastructure costs. In other cases, it might be more beneficial to change the architecture, known as application refactoring or rearchitecting.
A poorly planned migration could affect business performance. It could lead to higher IT costs, negating some of the main benefits of cloud computing.
Are thinking of moving to the cloud? If you would like to learn more on the process involved then contact our expert team on 0161 763 4529 or drop us a line at hello@codus.co.uk
Follow us on Twitter @Codus_IT for all our latest news and useful tips.
A recent study (Cloud 2025: The future of workloads in a cloud-first, post-COVID-19 world) conducted between May and June this year (2020), highlighted that while the full picture is still evolving, Covid-19 has become a powerful catalyst for cloud migration. The study also revealed that 87% of IT decision makers strongly believe that coronavirus is the reason cloud migration will be accelerated. Nearly three quarters of the respondents stating that the next five years will see 95% of workloads being moved to the cloud. So, if you are still new to the term ‘cloud’, here are some key facts you need to know.
What is Cloud Migration?
Cloud migration is the process of transferring data, applications and other business elements to a cloud computing online environment. So, computing services such as servers, storage, databases, networking and software will be hosted online (on the cloud). This will offer faster innovation and flexible resources.
Public Cloud – A public cloud is owned and operated by third-party service providers. They will own and manage all the IT infrastructure, including hardware and software. You will have user access to the services and will be able to manage your account using a web browser.
Private Cloud – A private cloud refers to cloud computing resources used exclusively by a single business. This is maintained on a private network and can either be physically located on-site or hosted by a third-party service provider.
Hybrid Cloud – A hybrid cloud combines public and private settings, linked together by technology that allows data and applications to be shared between them. This type of set-up can bring greater flexibility to a business with optimised infrastructure, security and compliance.
The benefits of cloud computing
Cost – This is one of the main benefits of moving your business operations to the cloud. There would be no need to invest in the expensive hardware and software. Also, you will no longer need to worry about the server’s maintenance. On top of this, you would be saving on your electricity expenditure and recruitment costs, by no longer needing to hire the IT expertise in-house.
Scalability – The benefits of cloud computing services include the ability to increase or decrease your resources at a moment’s notice. This would result in your business having access to the right amount of IT resources right when they are needed. Whether you are growing or downsizing, or if a business is operating nationally with a remote workforce, the services will be available right away to match the business requirements.
Productivity – By moving your IT infrastructure to the cloud, you are allowing your in-house team to focus on achieving more important business goals. They would no longer need to spend their time managing the hardware set-up, software patching and other IT management chores.
Performance – The biggest cloud computing services run on a worldwide network of secure data centres, regularly upgraded to the latest generation of hardware and offering several benefits over a single corporate data centre. Performance benefits would also include easier and less expensive data backup, disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Security – Many cloud providers offer a broad set of policies, technologies and controls that strengthen your IT security overall, adding extra peace of mind to your data and IT infrastructure from potential cyber threats.
Should you move to the cloud?
Moving your operations to the cloud requires a well-thought-out strategy. There are choices in the type of migration to perform as well as the type of data that should move. Common elements of a cloud migration strategy include the following:
– evaluation of performance and security requirements
– selection of a cloud provider
– calculation of costs
– reorganisation deemed necessary
A business may choose to move operations to the cloud without any modifications (a lift-and-shift migration). Operations move directly from local servers to the cloud without any changes. This is essentially a 1-to-1 move done primarily as a short-term fix to save on IT infrastructure costs. In other cases, it might be more beneficial to change the architecture, known as application refactoring or rearchitecting.
A poorly planned migration could affect business performance. It could lead to higher IT costs, negating some of the main benefits of cloud computing.
Are thinking of moving to the cloud? If you would like to learn more on the process involved then contact our expert team on 0161 763 4529 or drop us a line at hello@codus.co.uk
Follow us on Twitter @Codus_IT for all our latest news and useful tips.
A recent study (Cloud 2025: The future of workloads in a cloud-first, post-COVID-19 world) conducted between May and June this year (2020), highlighted that while the full picture is still evolving, Covid-19 has become a powerful catalyst for cloud migration. The study also revealed that 87% of IT decision makers strongly believe that coronavirus is the reason cloud migration will be accelerated. Nearly three quarters of the respondents stating that the next five years will see 95% of workloads being moved to the cloud. So, if you are still new to the term ‘cloud’, here are some key facts you need to know.
What is Cloud Migration?
Cloud migration is the process of transferring data, applications and other business elements to a cloud computing online environment. So, computing services such as servers, storage, databases, networking and software will be hosted online (on the cloud). This will offer faster innovation and flexible resources.
Public Cloud – A public cloud is owned and operated by third-party service providers. They will own and manage all the IT infrastructure, including hardware and software. You will have user access to the services and will be able to manage your account using a web browser.
Private Cloud – A private cloud refers to cloud computing resources used exclusively by a single business. This is maintained on a private network and can either be physically located on-site or hosted by a third-party service provider.
Hybrid Cloud – A hybrid cloud combines public and private settings, linked together by technology that allows data and applications to be shared between them. This type of set-up can bring greater flexibility to a business with optimised infrastructure, security and compliance.
The benefits of cloud computing
Cost – This is one of the main benefits of moving your business operations to the cloud. There would be no need to invest in the expensive hardware and software. Also, you will no longer need to worry about the server’s maintenance. On top of this, you would be saving on your electricity expenditure and recruitment costs, by no longer needing to hire the IT expertise in-house.
Scalability – The benefits of cloud computing services include the ability to increase or decrease your resources at a moment’s notice. This would result in your business having access to the right amount of IT resources right when they are needed. Whether you are growing or downsizing, or if a business is operating nationally with a remote workforce, the services will be available right away to match the business requirements.
Productivity – By moving your IT infrastructure to the cloud, you are allowing your in-house team to focus on achieving more important business goals. They would no longer need to spend their time managing the hardware set-up, software patching and other IT management chores.
Performance – The biggest cloud computing services run on a worldwide network of secure data centres, regularly upgraded to the latest generation of hardware and offering several benefits over a single corporate data centre. Performance benefits would also include easier and less expensive data backup, disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Security – Many cloud providers offer a broad set of policies, technologies and controls that strengthen your IT security overall, adding extra peace of mind to your data and IT infrastructure from potential cyber threats.
Should you move to the cloud?
Moving your operations to the cloud requires a well-thought-out strategy. There are choices in the type of migration to perform as well as the type of data that should move. Common elements of a cloud migration strategy include the following:
– evaluation of performance and security requirements
– selection of a cloud provider
– calculation of costs
– reorganisation deemed necessary
A business may choose to move operations to the cloud without any modifications (a lift-and-shift migration). Operations move directly from local servers to the cloud without any changes. This is essentially a 1-to-1 move done primarily as a short-term fix to save on IT infrastructure costs. In other cases, it might be more beneficial to change the architecture, known as application refactoring or rearchitecting.
A poorly planned migration could affect business performance. It could lead to higher IT costs, negating some of the main benefits of cloud computing.
Are thinking of moving to the cloud? If you would like to learn more on the process involved then contact our expert team on 0161 763 4529 or drop us a line at hello@codus.co.uk
Follow us on Twitter @Codus_IT for all our latest news and useful tips.
