{"id":28682,"date":"2023-07-28T08:44:08","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T07:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/apac\/?p=28682"},"modified":"2023-08-16T14:46:57","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T13:46:57","slug":"top-five-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-cloud-computing-services-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/apac\/2023\/07\/28\/top-five-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-cloud-computing-services-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"Top five things to consider when choosing a cloud computing services partner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Matthew Lynn, Director, Cloud Computing, APJ, Akamai Technologies, says organizations relying on outdated assets are missing out on a potential trillion-dollar opportunity to unlock business value.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud computing has come a long way since its inception, enjoying accelerated adoption across many industries with impressive results. This was evidenced during and after the pandemic where we saw a boom in cloud computing skyrocket among organizations, both large and small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to&nbsp;GlobalData, Australia&#8217;s total addressable market size for cloud computing in terms of enterprise spending opportunity is set to hit $14.1 billion by 2025.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buoyed by this sentiment, enterprises are keen to take the plunge and invest in the cloud to automate business processes, utilize digital channels for better customer interactions and support their workforce remotely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies that invest in cloud computing services have experienced a variety of benefits, including greater flexibility, collaboration and improved security. Despite its obvious cost benefits and competitive advantage, there are still a number of enterprises which are reluctant to make the shift to the stack. Apprehensions persist largely due to reliance on legacy assets, high initial investment, data breaches and management complacency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your organization is still relying on outdated assets, you are missing out on a potential trillion-dollar opportunity to unlock business value. If you have decided to play catch-up, let\u2019s look at the top criteria when selecting a cloud services partner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Consider the cost<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This is easily one of the most important factors determining if a business will migrate to the cloud or not. It is best to consider a cloud service operator that offers competitive pricing and to acknowledge that cloud costs can be multifaceted and complex. Remember that the cost associated with running infrastructure on the cloud entails the interconnection of several vital components, each with associated price tags, so cloud expenditures need to be thoroughly assessed and approached carefully. Importantly, as cloud usage expands and new services are deployed, cloud lock-in can quickly erode contractual leverage and leave organizations with crippling year-on-year cost increases. Ongoing service governance is critical to ensure cost control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Set clear goals from the start<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest mistakes an enterprise can make is choosing the technology before determining the goal. It is an easy trap to fall into \u2013 and many have succumbed to the latest prototypes simply because of their mass appeal. It is important to first outline clear goals and then work backward to figure out which workloads and technology infrastructure are required. Then, think about how much capacity your business will need in the future, rather than during the initial stages of deployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t compromise on security<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Security breaches are real \u2013 but that doesn\u2019t mean it should keep you from transitioning to the cloud. Choose a cloud services provider that implements industry-standard security measures \u2013 whether that is securely capturing and managing customer identity and profile data \u2013 or controlling customer access to applications and services. Ensure that the provider has a proven track record of meeting customer privacy expectations and regulatory data protection requirements &#8211; irrespective of geography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Invest in alternative cloud solutions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many companies are rethinking how they are driving margins and profitability across the business \u2013 and don\u2019t want to get locked in with a single provider. This is where open-source technology can empower organizations to build, run and secure applications from the cloud. Instead of using all the proprietary features in an existing cloud provider, there are now tools that allow organizations to move their cloud workloads to the most effective location. This naturally means more freedom of choice and improved cost-effectiveness, ease of use and distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Assess long-term capabilities<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s best to choose a cloud service provider that offers flexible and scalable solutions that grow with your business. This also includes assessing security solutions and threat detection and response capabilities, as the volume and sophistication of cyberattacks and large-scale data breaches are only likely to grow in the future. As an enterprise exploring migrating to the cloud, choose a provider that offers visibility and insight into global threats so you can proactively adapt your security posture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s natural for organizations to acknowledge the importance of cloud but be hesitant to invest their IT budgets in this technology, given concerns around costs and how this will affect other overarching IT priorities. However, the success of mature adopters and their ability to build tangible results should serve as a sound business case for why enterprises should move to the cloud.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matthew Lynn, Director, Cloud Computing, APJ, Akamai Technologies, says organizations relying on outdated assets are missing out on a potential trillion-dollar opportunity to unlock business value. Cloud computing has come a long way since its inception, enjoying accelerated adoption across many industries with impressive results. 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