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10 Ways Managed Service Providers Provide a Competitive Edge

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Modern businesses depend on data for many of their strategic decisions. While technology can render massive assistance, security threats—not to mention constantly evolving IT requirements—can result in disruptive downtimes. This is where engaging a Managed Service Provider (MSP) can be hugely beneficial in smoothening processes in the cloud as well as optimizing cost and managing security challenges. MSPs are proving key to helping businesses get the most from their clouds, hybrid or public or on-premises. This article takes a closer look to understand why MSPs have become so indispensable. Cost Optimization Maintaining infrastructure in-house involves huge cost overheads, since you will be spending on acquiring tools and training in a manner that offers no economies of scale. This can be prohibitive for smaller businesses. Using the services of an MSP limits these costs as the MSP already has the tools you need and the resources needed to set up and maintain your infrastructure. Furt...

Why Managed Services as a Cloud Strategy

Despite the enormous expense and effort involved in hosting data on premises, it cannot compare with the cloud for scalability and versitalty. Which is why so many businesses are choosing to migrate to Amazon Web Services (AWS). But opting to migrate and manage your environment (after migration) using in-house resources can be tricky. And it can end up costing you in terms of both expense and efficiency. Because the Cloud can be a complex and confusing place. Making the most of the varied solutions it offers requires specialized expertise. And the experts in this area are undoubtedly AWS Managed Service Providers. (MSP). Here are a few reasons to consider managed services as your cloud strategy. MSP as a Cloud Strategy The best time to engage an MSP is  before  you migrate your applications to AWS. Migration gives you and your MSP the best opportunity to architect the best possible cloud environment for you…one that will support your business goals and deliver performance many...

Are you making the most of cloud services?

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  As organizations across the world move to the cloud and benefit from its myriad advantages, it becomes even more imperative that you choose the cloud solution that best answers your specific objectives. As an independent provider, with a deep bench of talent with expertise backed by consistently high CSAT ratings, Teleglobal is ideally positioned to determine your actual needs and identify the best-fit cloud providers, as well as customize and manage your cloud infrastructure and services.

What to look for in a cloud provider

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There is little doubt anymore about the numerous benefits cloud environment offers businesses, from reduced Capex to data accessibility, business continuity, collaboration, security and more. The first logical step in migrating to the cloud is the choice of cloud model and your migration strategy, so as to have as little gap in service levels as possible. The cloud deployment model you select, be it public, private, hybrid or multi-cloud, should be based on your business requirements, goals and objectives. But beyond this, your business needs should also inform your choice of cloud provider. Here’s a checklist to help you select the best cloud provider for your needs.   Match technology to business objectives Rather than blindly choosing to go with the ‘best’ service provider, base your selection on their ability to deliver to your business goals. Factor in aspects such as workload migration strategies, application management and operations management when shortlisting best-fit clo...

Is Your Cloud MSP Aligned to Your Business Requirements?

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Cloud Managed Services are here to stay. Evidence the growing number of organizations handing over their cloud operations to third party vendors. And it’s completely understandable. Giving responsibility of cloud operations to Cloud Managed Service Providers (MSPs) frees organizations of the hassle of staying up-to-date with infrastructure, regulations, software updates, and all the costs and technicalities that go with it. But while this make complete sense in theory, in practice it hinges on finding the right fit Cloud MSP. Failure to do so, can lead to bad strategic decisions and crimp your business. Some or the more common risks include: will Operational hazards Failure to find right fit with your Cloud MSP can seriously undermine the efficiencies of your operations that depend on processes run in your cloud. At best there will be gaps in service, at worst it can impede smooth functions of revenue-generating models, for instance as sales and logistice, to a grinding halt. Security...