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23rd August 2024
Are you considering migrating your on-premise infrastructure to the cloud but feeling unsure due to the complexities involved? While cloud technology isn’t new, migration projects have evolved significantly, making the process more manageable. However, challenges remain. The biggest obstacle usually comes from inadequate planning. Failing to thoroughly assess your current infrastructure, applications, and dependencies can derail even the most promising migration project.
The Cloud Advantage: Why Businesses Are Making the Move
Scalability and Flexibility
Cloud infrastructure allows businesses to scale resources up or down based on demand, ensuring optimal performance and cost-efficiency. According to the Flexera 2023 State of the Cloud Report, 70% of businesses have migrated critical applications to the cloud to leverage scalability and flexibility.
Cost Optimisation
Companies that have adopted cloud computing report an average 15-20% reduction in IT costs. By moving to a pay-as-you-go model, companies can reduce capital expenses and better manage operational costs. (Flexera 2023 State of the Cloud Report) .
Enhanced Security
Leading cloud providers like Microsoft Azure offer advanced security features and compliance certifications that may be challenging to implement on-premises.
Improved Disaster Recovery
Cloud-based backup and recovery solutions provide robust business continuity options with minimal downtime. A survey by Spiceworks found that 84% of IT professionals feel more confident in their disaster recovery capabilities after moving to the cloud.
Innovation Enablement
Access to cutting-edge technologies like AI, machine learning, and IoT platforms can drive innovation and provide a competitive advantage.
Why do cloud migrations go wrong?
One of the primary reasons behind failed cloud migrations is insufficient upfront planning. Without a detailed roadmap in place, businesses risk compromising data security and creating unnecessary downtime. It’s crucial to involve all relevant stakeholders in the early project stages to ensure comprehensive testing across multiple areas of the business before completing the migration.
Understanding what’s involved
Migrating to the cloud is like moving to a new house in a different neighbourhood. While the brochure promises modern amenities and lower costs, you can’t just pack up and go. First, you need a thorough home inspection to check if your belongings will fit, if the utilities are compatible, and if the move itself might break something valuable. This ‘home inspection’ is like a cloud readiness assessment. It helps you see past the shiny exterior and understand what it really takes to settle comfortably in your new digital home.
Microsoft Azure is an industry-leading cloud computing platform with over 200 built-in services designed to help you bring new solutions to life. As a trusted Microsoft partner, Enhanced have a wealth of experience in the seamless migration of cloud adoption projects across a range of sectors.
We understand how important it is to map out your journey to cloud before committing yourself. Enhanced offer a free Azure Migration Assessment which provides a comprehensive analysis of your on-premises environment, offering valuable insights to inform your migration strategy.
Key Components of the Assessment
Infrastructure Readiness
We evaluate your servers and databases to determine their suitability for Azure migration, identifying any potential compatibility issues or necessary modifications.
Cost Estimation
Receive a detailed monthly cost projection for your Azure infrastructure, including both compute and storage expenses, enabling accurate budgeting and ROI calculations.
Supportability Analysis
Gain insights into the support status of your current operating systems, helping you prioritize upgrades or migrations for unsupported environments.
Hybrid Benefit Savings
Discover potential cost savings through Azure Hybrid Benefit, which allows you to use your existing on-premises licenses in the cloud. `
Take the First Step Towards Azure Migration
Register for our Azure Migration Assessment and gain the knowledge and confidence needed to make informed decisions about your cloud migration strategy. Don’t leave your Azure journey to chance – contact us today to schedule your assessment and unlock the full potential of cloud computing for your business.