THE ONE-CLICK DANGER: HIDDEN DISASTER RECOVERY COSTS IN THE CLOUD

Back Disaster recovery (DR) is a critical component of any IT strategy, and the cloud’s ease of use can make it an attractive option for companies seeking to improve or expand their DR programs. But sometimes, that simplicity comes at a hidden cost. For example, with just one click, an employee could unintentionally provision a […]

PUTTING CROWN JEWELS IN THE CLOUD: WHEN FLEXIBILITY COMES WITH RISK

Back The cloud is celebrated for its scalability and flexibility, but not every workload belongs there. While the cloud excels in hosting disposable or dynamic workloads, it may not be the best choice for mission-critical assets—the “crown jewels” of your business. Without careful planning, companies risk higher costs, security vulnerabilities, and compliance issues that can […]

THE CLOUD TALENT GAP: WHY MANAGING CLOUD ENVIRONMENTS REQUIRES A TEAM EFFORT

Back Cloud adoption promises agility and scalability, but managing cloud environments effectively requires a different and typically diverse range of expertise. Many organizations underestimate the complexities involved, assuming a single “cloud expert” can handle it all. In reality, managing the cloud demands multiple disciplines, making it one of the most challenging areas to staff and […]

THE CLOUD COST MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE: VISIBILITY GAPS YOU DON’T WANT TO HAVE

Back Cloud adoption promises scalability and innovation, but managing cloud costs is anything but simple. While cost management tools continue to evolve, they often leave visibility gaps that result in unexpected expenses, inefficiencies, and wasted resources. For organizations trying to keep up with the rapid pace of change, staying ahead of cloud costs can feel […]

TRUE COST COMPARISON: ON-PREMISES VS. CLOUD

Back The promise of the cloud as a cost-saving solution can be compelling, but many organizations move workloads to the cloud without conducting a thorough cost comparison. The reality is that without accounting for every factor—from disaster recovery to power, cooling, and staffing—the cloud can quickly become far more expensive than anticipated. That doesn’t mean […]

Smart Cloud series

Back The cloud adoption movement is behind us and most companies that want to leverage cloud environments are doing so. Cloud resources give businesses useful access to scalability and consumption-based pricing, but the big shift toward the cloud also delivered some big lessons. The invoices started arriving, configuration mistakes were made, difficult compliance questions arose, […]