Making the most of your hybrid cloud investment

Every day,?we’re?surrounded by discussions on?adopting and managing?cloud technologies. Having immersed myself in this realm,?I’ve?been both a spectator and a participant in the massive digital shift. Today,?I’d?love to share some insights into maximizing your?cloud’s?potential and the challenges of managing hybrid cloud scenarios.

It’s?not trivial to?set up?and manage?a?hybrid cloud. Stakeholders?naturally want a firm grip on the critical capabilities?needed for?projects of this size and importance.?That’s?why?I’ve?recently?published a blog?investigating?the necessary?building blocks and frameworks?for?a replicable and reliable approach.

As?we’re?all time-poor, here are my key points?on maximizing the utility of cloud deployments and dealing with the intricacies of hybrid cloud.

1. Deepening?cloud?investments

The digital landscape is evolving swiftly, and cloud computing is at its core. Platforms like Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud have given businesses agility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. However, simply diving into the cloud?isn’t?the golden ticket.?It’s?essential to manage those resources effectively. From ensuring optimal performance and cost-effectiveness by monitoring resource utilization to prioritizing security measures like encryption and access controls, cloud management is a multifaceted endeavor.

2. Challenges of?hybrid?cloud?environments

While cloud adoption has grown exponentially (the?cloud portion of the top 100 Managed Services deals in 2021 surged to $17.4 billion),?hybrid cloud management?nonetheless?presents unique challenges.?Maintaining consistent governance, ensuring seamless communication between public and private clouds, and managing the diverse skills needed for hybrid cloud management are all parts of the puzzle.

3. Embracing?resilience and?maintaining?agility

A prevalent dilemma?I’ve?noticed is businesses underestimating cloud management?post-setup. But what if we could hand these responsibilities over to a trusted partner? Outsourcing cloud management means:

??Zeroing in?on core competencies

??Overcoming talent shortages with specialized teams?

??Ensuring platform resilience with robust backup and recovery mechanisms.

4.?Choosing the right partner

In a cloud-driven world, picking the right partner is crucial. Certifications like the Azure Expert MSP Elite Status, which Fujitsu proudly holds, are testimonials?of?a?partner’s?prowess. Collaborating with such elite partners ensures:

??Exceptional technical proficiency?

??Advanced security and compliance safeguards?

??Optimization strategies for ROI maximization.

Wrapping up, the digital journey is all about making informed choices.?Remember that success lies in efficient management, whether?you’re?just beginning your cloud venture or looking to optimize.?It’s?not just about hopping on the cloud train but ensuring?it’s?on the right track!

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