Cloud migration presents unforeseen challenges for those that fail to prepare. In hindsight, companies often realize that preparation for cloud migration is more of a strategic endeavor that allows organizations of all sizes and verticals to adopt their approach and mindset in a way that best suits their unique requirements. Following are five cloud migration strategy tips […]
A migration to cloud tends to be one of the most stressful implementations a corporation will undertake since it involves so many stakeholders. With the increasing interrelation of critical IT systems important to the business, a cloud migration tends to be a large project that is only done once and therefore isn’t something that a […]
For many enterprises, migrating towards a cloud delivered approach for IT systems is an attractive proposition. Current cloud technology can enable a company to move business critical applications, data, and even desktop apps to a cloud environment. We know that a well deployed cloud solution, can lead to major benefits. These include better performance, more […]
Cloud migration is no longer just an option for progressive organizations competing with their larger counterparts on grounds of innovation. It’s a necessity. The cost savings, service availability, management and security advantages of industry-grade cloud solutions have forced organizations of all sizes and industry verticals to migrate their workloads to the cloud. The following tips […]
Tired of paying IT costs incurred by traditional hardware and dedicated hosting solutions? Join the club. If you find yourself in this situation, you might start thinking about migrating your IT needs to the cloud. While we here at HOSTING are all in favor of you making that choice, we want you to know the cloud […]
Confused about the cloud? You’re not alone. As the cloud evolves and matures, there is a race among cloud service providers (CSPs) to gain mind share – and a share of your wallet. As a result, there is a lot of hype around cloud computing solutions – and not all of it is true. Not […]
In our latest HOSTING 360 Cloud Podcast, we caught up with Mike McCracken, Senior Director of Professional Services. In addition to managing the HOSTING team of cloud solution consultants, Mike spends much of his time advising clients to leverage different cloud technologies to gain business advantages. We sat down with Mike to ask about the […]
In our latest installment of the HOSTING Cloud 360 Podcast Series, we asked Catherine Roy, Senior Manager, Project Management Office for HOSTING, to share her expert tips and tales gained from overseeing hundreds of cloud migrations.
According to a recent cloud study conducted by Forrester, 60% of cloud customers say that challenges with cloud compliance, transparency and support are preventing them from expanding their cloud use. HOSTING takes a look at what is causing the disconnect.
When migrating to the cloud, organizations often neglect to fully plan out expenses based on actual needs. Hidden cloud costs can add up, making their cloud bill significantly higher than anticipated. Learn how AWS Invoicing Solutions from HOSTING can often provide significant cost savings.
Since the cloud is here to stay, companies who are considering it should engage with a cloud service provider with deep experience implementing successful cloud migrations. Following are seven common mistakes that trip up companies during their cloud migration, and how to avoid them.
In our latest webinar, HOSTING CISO Johan Hybinette and Alert Logic’s Solution Architect Cliff Turner shared their insights regarding potential security challenges in migrating to the cloud. Missed it? Read the HOSTING blog for some highlights of their conversation.