Converting a business to cloud computing - not a simple story

Cloud computing represents one of the most significant trends in recent years, in the field of technology and computers. Cloud computing services embody a long list of advantages, starting with remarkable simplicity and the absence of the need for daily maintenance, the starting point can be complex. Here are some highlights that will help you move forward into the world of cloud computing in your business.

Choosing a provider type for business cloud computing

The starting point should be that there is not one cloud computing service that is similar to another. Therefore, choosing the specific provider that provides these services must be wise. The main diagnosis is between three main types of providers:
1. Global public providers - all the big names: servers from Microsoft, Google, Amazon DigitalOcean and more
2. Companies that provide integration and computing services - including the ISP companies (Bezeq International, 012 Smile, Netvision) and the integration companies (Binet, Taldor, IBM)
3. Independent suppliers - can certainly be large as well. For example, one of the prominent names in this field in Israel is Triple C

It is too short to go into detail here about every doubt there is, all the more so when it comes to the service packages it offers. However, there are a number of highlights that are important to consider: from an economic point of view, many believe that Digital Ocean's service is particularly profitable, and is therefore suitable for small to medium-sized businesses and organizations (SMB). On the other hand, others will actually recommend choosing a provider located in Israel, which may provide a quick and immediate response in the event of a malfunction or request.

The comprehensive tests and the assimilation procedure

It should be taken into account that in any case there may well be "birth defects" when joining a cloud service, especially during its implementation in the business: a scenario in which the business does not run in an exemplary manner in the first few days after - is not unthinkable. A useful recommendation, in this context, can be a careful examination of the field and joining a cloud service package only after understanding it for approval. There are guides on the Internet that make it possible to understand "who is against whom", while consulting from professional companies operating in the field can also help.
To avoid misunderstandings in the future, it is important to find out in advance what the characteristics of the service package are: the level of security (the cloud does not guarantee absolute security), the method of communication, the terms of the financial agreement (there are many packages that include a significant increase in prices after a certain period of time), the method of management and learning, stability The supplier and more. It is important to pay due attention to the technological options offered by the service package and make sure that they are suitable for specific needs: virtual storage and backup, an interface that supports Hebrew, personalization of the systems, and more.

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