This is part 4 of a 5-part series on best practices for enterprise cloud migration. Released weekly from the end of April to the end of May 2021, each article will cover a new phase of a business’s transition to the cloud, what to be on the lookout for, and how to ensure the journey is a success. Be sure to subscribe to our blog to be notified when new content goes live! Adopt a Cloud-First Mindset Why should you adopt a cloud-first mindset? As you start on your cloud migration goals, it’s going to be key to repeatedly come back to the fundamentals as people lose focus or enthusiasm. We’re tal ..read more

This is part 2 of a 5-part series on best practices for enterprise cloud migration. Released weekly from the end of April to the end of May 2021, each article will cover a new phase of a business’s transition to the cloud, what to be on the lookout for, and how to ensure the journey is a success. Be sure to subscribe to our blog to be notified when new content goes live! Start planning your cloud migration You’ve defined your cloud strategy. You understand why you want to take a journey to the cloud. Now that the high-level strategy is done, let’s focus on the nitty-gritty and the details. It ..read more

Cloud-related skills are among the most sought-after technical skills on the market. No wonder because as new cloud platforms have become affordable, the need for in-house servers is slowly dying out. When transferring to a cloud, your organization will receive the same benefits, but at a lower cost and with a much lower risk of unpredictable downtime as cloud data lakes are highly redundant. If your company is about to shift from in-house storage to a cloud-based one, use this article as a guide on how to monitor the transition. Moving huge amounts of data is a process that rarely goes flawle ..read more

Cloud migration refers to the transfer of data, applications, and other business elements into a cloud computing environment. An enterprise can perform many types of cloud migrations.  Transferring data and applications from an on-premises data center to the cloud is one common model, but a cloud migration can also involve moving data and applications between cloud platforms or providers. This second scenario is known as cloud-to-cloud migration.  Reverse cloud migration, also known as cloud repatriation, is another type of migration. This involves the transfer of data or application ..read more

Is your organization in the process of transitioning to a higher cloud maturity level? If so, you should be aware of the four levels of cloud competency—awareness, proficiency, leverage, and collaboration—which will help ensure that you get the most out of the cloud. Of course, you’ll need your entire team on board, and that can be one of the trickiest parts of the journey to navigate. It’s simply not enough to adopt tools and tell your teams to start using them. However, fostering these four cloud competencies will help your team recognize new product opportunities and develop innovative solu ..read more

If your company is like most, you’ve dabbled in cloud for a while now. You may be using one or two SaaS applications, such as CRM and accounting. But you’re not getting as much out of it as you could be. That can be frustrating, especially as you’re seeing other companies taking off and getting ahead, seeing big business gains and strategic wins by breaking down silos and innovating on a dime. How can your company start enjoying these benefits of cloud transformation? The only way to catch up is to take the plunge and begin migrating your business processes into the cloud But you’re also well ..read more

When you’re at the start of your cloud migration process, it’s always helpful to review the basics and know that you’ve got a good plan ahead. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the six R’s of cloud migration. Use them as a framework when you sit down for a discussion with your stakeholders — you’ll be better able to create a solid foundation for your changes. As we begin, let’s recall that every cloud migration is going to be unique, and that these “6 R” strategies are not meant to be definitive or mutually exclusive. They also definitely are not the only way you can define your situation, b ..read more

This is part 5 of a 5-part series on best practices for enterprise cloud migration. Released weekly from the end of April to the end of May 2021, each article has covered a new phase of a business’s transition to the cloud, what to be on the lookout for, and how to ensure the journey is a success. Check out the rest of the series here: Part 1 – Define Your Strategy Part 2 – Start Planning Part 3 – Assess Readiness Part 4 – Adopt a Cloud-First Mindset Be sure to subscribe to our blog to be notified when new content goes live! Get tactical At this point in your journey, the goals are clearly d ..read more

This is part 3 of a 5-part series on best practices for enterprise cloud migration. Released weekly from the end of April to the end of May 2021, each article will cover a new phase of a business’s transition to the cloud, what to be on the lookout for, and how to ensure the journey is a success. Be sure to subscribe to our blog to be notified when new content goes live! Assessing your ready state Last time, we talked about detailed planning that forms the foundation of your cloud migration effort. Now it’s time to really understand what your team can do, and how you can help them get to a pla ..read more