In an article published on Techopedia in end September, data was shared showing that a trend of companies evaluating their Cloud Strategy and in some cases moving apps and data back to on premise from Cloud Services. The article talks about the reasons why companies are doing so with one major factor being costs. You can read the article here: https://www.techopedia.com/news/cloud-exit-as-companies-move-data-on-premises
But how do you go about evaluating your Cloud Strategy? What are the areas of considerations? Your comprehensive evaluation could include the following steps:
Cost-Benefit Analysis: Compare the long-term costs of cloud vs. on-premises infrastructure, including hardware, software, and staffing.
Data Sensitivity and Compliance: Evaluate data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance needs that may favor on-premises storage.
Performance Evaluation: Examine application performance and latency in the cloud vs. local infrastructure.
Scalability Needs: Review future scalability requirements—cloud might offer flexibility that on-premises lacks.
Disaster Recovery and Backup: Assess disaster recovery capabilities in both environments.
By systematically evaluating these factors, companies can make informed decisions. Reach out to us if you need assistance in carrying out these evaluations.
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