Cloud vs. On-Premise: Settling the Debate for Good
Most companies have embraced the cloud at this point. Every day they rely on cloud storage capabilities or web-based tools. But while almost everyone has by now migrated to the cloud to some degree, far fewer have actually embraced a cloud-first strategy.
A 2019 study from IBM showed that only around 20% of workloads happen in the cloud. The vast majority continue to occur on premises, often because legacy apps have yet to be replaced with cloud-based alternatives. Some companies don’t want to leave these familiar apps behind. Others don’t feel confident about migrating mission-critical capabilities to the cloud. Those concerns are valid – just not valid enough for on-premises to make more sense.
That’s because the COVID-19 pandemic was a wake-up call when it comes to the cloud. The sudden, widespread shift to remote work made it crystal clear why IT needs to be agile, following users to any location, rather than confined to one building. But agility is just one reason the cloud represents the best and only option for today’s IT, especially for enterprise apps running things like accounting, finance, and business management. Here are the rest of those reasons.
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Speed
As technology becomes ever more integral, the cloud accelerates the time it takes to implement and optimize new tech tools. The shortest path to completing a successful digital transformation (a priority for everyone right now) runs through the cloud.
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Simplicity
Cloud providers handle some of the most important IT maintenance, from installing patches and updates to equipping strong security measures. Embracing new technology doesn’t have to intimidate companies with limited IT expertise. In fact, cloud solutions are usually easier to manage than what came before.
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Scalability
Cloud resources can scale up or down to perfectly match the capabilities companies need. Better still, they can scale on demand and without upper limits so that users can adjust their IT footprint at will. Tech needs will change often and extensively in the coming years. The cloud offers the best way to keep up.
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Spend
The ability to closely align spending with usage combined with value-added services from providers makes the cloud the most economical option for most applications. Finding ways to minimize and manage costs will be especially important as tech budgets increase for everyone.
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Synthesis
Integrated technologies that seamlessly share data and combine features will help companies become efficient, insightful, and innovative like never before. The cloud, far more than on-premise options, makes it possible to integrate technology to build a sum that far exceeds the parts.
Even if the case for the cloud looks clear, the next steps aren’t always obvious. Instead of risking the wrong moves, rely on the advisors at Proseer to guide your cloud migration to a successful conclusion. With expertise in business technology and experience leading change management, we make the cloud accessible to all. Don’t delay cloud commitment any longer – proceed with complete confidence by contacting Proseer.
