The cloud has elevated business into a new era. What was once primarily associated with online storage has now become a landscape for platforms like Microsoft Azure, where businesses can streamline operations, boost collaboration and adapt to changing demands. Embracing the cloud is becoming essential to overcome modern challenges and maintain ongoing growth and success.
However, many businesses are still adjusting to the renaissance. Research suggests that many businesses still perceive several barriers to cloud migration*:
Migrating to the cloud causes significant downtime because the process is complex.
- A lack of knowledge and skills means migrating requires significant training, onboarding and
restructuring. - It’s cheaper to maintain existing equipment and software.
- Migrating to the cloud opens business operations to more cyber-attacks.
Fortunately, these barriers are myths. Microsoft Azure, for example, provides expert support during its hassle-free onboarding process, with thousands of applications waiting to help manage and optimise business operations once migration is complete.
Here are the truths behind these common cloud myths.
TRUTH: Microsoft Azure migration reduces downtime and keeps your business
running
Thanks to the crucial assessment phase included in Azure’s migration process, your business will have the information it needs to move operations to the cloud without significantly disrupting day-to-day tasks.
Microsoft Azure’s cloud assessment takes places before migration starts, giving you the chance to review your business data and create a clear and achievable cloud migration roadmap. The assessment provides a real-time review of your business’ strategies, workloads, costs and capacity.
The information is then collected into a comprehensive report, which RTG helps organise and deliver within 72 hours of the assessment.
The report informs how your migration journey will go. It might determine that your business is cloud-ready and migrating to Microsoft Azure will be a hassle-free, low-impact process. It might reveal that your business has a lot to manage, and you might benefit from a phased approach to minimise disruption. Either way, the assessment will give you the information you need to ensure the migration process suits your situation.
TRUTH: Cloud tools are user-friendly
Microsoft Azure is designed to be user-friendly and allow any business to flourish. While some familiarisation time is required, you won’t need advanced IT knowledge to complete tasks.
There is also ongoing support available. RTG provides subsidised Azure technical training through Microsoft Learning and accredited partners. Microsoft Azure engineers are also available to share their expertise, and if you prefer self-learning, there are libraries you can access that contain online resources to support your unique needs.
TRUTH: Microsoft Azure is cost effective over maintaining legacy systems
Businesses need more data, storage and processing power than ever. This has made it increasingly difficult and costly for legacy systems and physical infrastructure to keep up with the modern technology. Ultimately, being nostalgic can be costly and holds your business back. Microsoft Azure, however, features automatic updates and patches that significantly reduces your IT costs.
Azure also helps you monitor, manage and reduce your operational costs, thanks to management and analysis tools that help you set spending thresholds, streamline business processes and optimise workloads.
For example, using Azure’s cost management tool can help you monitor and change your spending,
potentially saving up to 34% in your first year.
TRUTH: Microsoft Azure is one of the most secure cloud platforms in the world
Microsoft takes cyber security seriously, and invests around $1 billion every year to keep your business safe and operational. This has made Microsoft Azure one of the most secure cloud platforms in the world. Microsoft Azure is supported by a team of more than 3,500 global cybersecurity experts. It also provides built-in disaster recovery and backup capabilities that reduce the impact and likelihood of potential downtime and data loss.
It also boasts 99.95% availability for its users, with 24/7 support and continual health monitoring available thanks to its network of data centres in more than 60 regions around the world.
Migrate to Microsoft Azure by registering for a free cloud assessment with RTG
Now that we’ve given you the truth about cloud computing, we’re ready to help you enjoy the benefits. RTG can help you arrange an assessment to unlock the full potential of moving your business to the cloud powered by Microsoft Azure.
Our dedicated team of professionals will guide you through the migration process, ensuring a smooth and secure transition for your applications and data. With Microsoft Azure, you’ll have access to a wide range of powerful cloud services, enabling innovation, enhancing collaboration and driving your business towards greater success.
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*Source: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/productivity/report/productivity-volume4-data-digital-dividend.pdf
