How Small Businesses Can Simplify Their Cloud Migrations
Migrating to the cloud can be tricky for small businesses, especially with limited budgets and IT resources. But with the right cloud partner, the process can be smoother and more efficient. According to a recent article on BizTech Magazine, here’s how to simplify your cloud journey:
- Start with Strategy and Design. Work with a cloud expert to figure out your business goals and where you are in your cloud journey. You’ll want to compare the costs of different options—like staying on-premises, going hybrid, or fully migrating to the cloud—over 3, 5, and 7 years. This will help you understand when you’ll start seeing cost savings.
- Prioritize Security and Governance. Security is a must. Your cloud strategy should include protecting data, ensuring secure access, and staying compliant with standards. A good partner can help you design a secure plan and implement it, keeping everything safe as you move forward.
- Plan Your Migration and Modernization. When it’s time to move your apps, you’ll need a solid plan. Group interdependent apps together, set up a secure cloud environment (called a “landing zone”), and decide how to modernize each app. Some may need minimal changes, others a complete overhaul. A skilled partner can guide you through this process.
- Focus on FinOps and Ongoing Operations. It’s essential to manage cloud costs effectively. Set up a cloud center of excellence (CCOE) to oversee the cloud strategy long-term. And work with your partner to develop a FinOps framework to optimize costs from start to finish.
Migrating to the cloud doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By partnering with the right experts and focusing on strategy, security, migration, and cost management, small businesses can make the most of their cloud investment and set themselves up for success.
