What to look for in a cloud provider
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 cl...