AUTHORED BY SHARALA JAYAKUMARA – CLOUD & SYSTEMS ENGINEER AT N-ABLE

Businesses everywhere are embracing the future of technology with the current game-changer in the digital landscape – cloud. As systems seamlessly migrate to cloud, businesses that are not opting for cloud solutions and services are missing out on numerous benefits.

But why is everyone making the shift to cloud computing services? Let's first explore the various advantages that cloud computing and cloud services have to offer businesses.As a nation, Sri Lanka is at the initial stage of its smart building journey. There are three significant breakthroughs involved in the evolution process if we are to harness the full potential and benefits of smart building technology:

Why Should Your Business Shift to Cloud?

Scalability and Flexibility: Cloud services provide on-demand resources, allowing businesses to scale up or down based on their requirements. This flexibility ensures that companies can adapt to changing workloads and market dynamics seamlessly.

Cost Efficiency: Cloud computing eliminates the need for extensive upfront investments in hardware and infrastructure. With a pay-as-you-go model, businesses only pay for the resources they use, optimizing cost efficiency and aligning expenses with actual usage.

Security & Compliance: Reputable cloud service providers invest heavily in security measures, often surpassing what individual businesses can implement. Additionally, they often adhere to strict compliance standards, ensuring data protection and regulatory adherence.

Innovation: Cloud providers continually update their services, offering access to cutting-edge technologies. Businesses leveraging the cloud can easily integrate innovations such as AI, machine learning, and analytics into their operations, staying competitive in the digital landscape.

Streamlined IT Management: Cloud providers handle the maintenance, updates, and management of the underlying infrastructure, freeing up IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than routine operational tasks.

Competitive Edge: Embracing cloud technologies positions businesses on the forefront of digital transformation. This strategic move provides a competitive edge by enabling faster innovation, quicker time-to-market, and improved customer experiences.

How Can Your Business Make the Shift to Cloud?

Assessing Your Starting Point: The ultimate goal of any business's cloud journey is to become a cloud-smart company. The first step is understanding where you currently stand in the cloud adoption process. This is what provides a foundational insight that sets the direction for a successful transition.

From Cloud-First to Cloud-Smart:  While being cloud-first was a trend, businesses may have evolved to manage multiple clouds aligned with their applications. However, a move without a well-architected cloud infrastructure can lead to unexpected costs. Shifting from cloud-first to cloud-smart requires a strategic approach.

Navigating Cloud Adoption: Initiating the cloud adoption process begins with a comprehensive assessment of your current on-premises infrastructure. This step is crucial for understanding the utilization of on-prem workloads, revealing opportunities for deploying serverless services or transitioning to a fully cloud-native approach.

Designing a Well-Architected Framework: To successfully transition, identifying your system and designing a well-architected framework is essential. This strategic planning ensures a smooth shift and maximizes the benefits of cloud adoption.

Compatibility Concerns: For those concerned about product compatibility with the cloud, rest assured that public clouds enable numerous integrations with popular products such as VMware, Red Hat OpenShift, Fortigate and more. Cloud offers a vast ecosystem, accommodating diverse technologies seamlessly.

How Can Our Solutions Help?

Let’s explore what we can do for you. Being a well-experienced solutions provider with the resources and capabilities to design and implement cloud solutions, N-able has the capacity to meet a wide variety of dynamic cloud requirements for your business.

Our cloud solutions and services help you offload the burden of pre-migration, migration and post-migration processes to cloud, all backed by the best tools and expertise. We provide an end-to-end, cost-optimized cloud transformation tailored to your specific needs.

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