{"id":17492,"date":"2018-03-20T08:38:27","date_gmt":"2018-03-20T08:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/?p=17492"},"modified":"2018-03-20T09:32:33","modified_gmt":"2018-03-20T09:32:33","slug":"17492","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/2018\/03\/20\/17492\/","title":{"rendered":"How cloud is bringing application and process users together"},"content":{"rendered":"

The cloud has evolved and no longer defined by an air of silence between those who implement cloud systems and their customers, who are mostly business users. Today, as offerings evolve into more bespoke solutions, cloud vendors must deal directly with operations and business leaders.<\/p>\n

This is according to Kevin Hall, National Sales Manager at local ICT solutions provider Elingo.<\/p>\n

Hall endorses the company\u2019s message to the market which is that there is a lot more discussion involved when considering migration to the cloud, especially between cloud service providers and customers.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn my view we can never do enough to offer peace of mind, our business directors have duties we need to be sensitive to and learning from them how to mitigate their risk and understanding the business better often gives one a better sense of how to develop the solution around the needs of the customer,\u201d said Hall.<\/p>\n

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Kevin Hall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cOnce we understand the issues, it\u2019s easy to find solutions in the cloud. Somebody out there probably has a similar issue. Our problems and concerns are normally not as unique as we believe.\u201d<\/p>\n

Currently in the market, the argument that hybrid provides the best of both worlds is gaining traction, says Elingo. Companies with security concerns or looking for better redundancy opt for hybrid solutions quicker than their competitors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe hype is probably created because it is easier to sell, the objectives are easily dealt with,\u201d added Hall.<\/p>\n

Elingo\u2019s standpoint is that cloud is already changing the way companies do business and deploy solutions \u2013 one only has to consider the adoption of Office 365 \u2013 a simple solution to many SME market players not wanting to invest in costly Capex services.<\/p>\n

\u201cAgility and flexibility can only be implemented in companies with an agile culture and approach to business,\u201d said Hall.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe culture shock of rapid change in other organisations can take time to realise. Your business needs to tick all the right boxes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Elingo advises business owners who are considering solutions and relevant service providers that nothing beats a proven track record with customers.<\/p>\n

Hall adds that it is best to visit customers on their site and do some market research to find out what customer experience has been like from the service provider.<\/p>\n

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