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4 Reasons To Start Adopting The Cloud

Should enterprise apps be moved to the cloud? This is one of the most common questions lingering on the minds of IT departments, a great number of which rely primarily on conventional applications for their everyday business operations.

If you’re in the field of Information Technology, then there’s a good chance you’ve stumbled upon these apps–be it an old Java application or a .Net application that utilizes SQL servers. While these traditional apps have been around for a long time, they are still far from being considered “legacy.” They actually remain extremely useful, allowing businesses to serve a variety of essential functions.

The dilemma about what should be done to these apps has prompted a debate, dividing IT professionals into two parties: one that supports “cloud now” and another that abides by the old adage, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. However, such an all-or-nothing argument doesn’t serve IT any favors. It doesn’t take into account the difficult decisions businesses must go make when it comes to figuring out which apps must be moved to the cloud.

Proponents have repeatedly stated the many advantages to using cloud-aware apps. They’re easier to manage, better connected and simpler to scale. But this only scratches the surface. The following are less talked about benefits of moving traditional apps to the cloud.

 1. Adopt cloud step-by-step.

A great number of companies dismiss cloud adoption simply because they do not know where and how to begin. Businesses must start to realize that the cloud should be treated as a marathon instead of a sprint. I have witnessed some enterprises adopt the cloud in a gradual fashion, breaking down their gigantic app in order to determine which parts are more convenient to manage and perform better in the cloud.

 2. Cloud is extremely cost-effective.

Cloud technology is very affordable, giving companies the opportunity to try moving different pieces of their traditional application to see what works best. Creating another app version and breaking it apart to determine how it would work in the cloud can prove immensely helpful. The risks are low while the rewards are high. All this is enabled by cheap cloud technology, as opposed to traditional infrastructure which can be very costly to maintain.

 3. Infrastructure expertise at your fingertips.

It is reason for an IT department to hire hardware specialists to ensure that things run as smoothly as possible, but staffing a bunch of them could mean shelling out huge amounts of money which the company could otherwise keep. Managed cloud providers are very popular nowadays, eliminating the need to hire full-time IT employees while enjoying essentially the same benefits. This enables your IT staff to put their time and attention to new and innovative projects that can provide your business with real value.

 4. The cloud ushers in a new era in IT.

Perhaps this is the biggest benefit that many fail to realize. If your business revolves around software, adopting the cloud enables you to leverage agile development practices that put your business ahead of the curve. Speeding up the development cycle while simultaneously reducing the time to market already plays a critical role in the success and survival of countless businesses. Advancements in cloud technology have initiated the evolution of IT, as well as a cultural shift seen across a variety of industries.

Remember that it’s not always necessary to move your entire app to the cloud at once. What’s important is that you take the necessary steps to gradually adopt the cloud and explore the many advantages it can bring to your business. Failing to do so could cause you to lag behind your competitors.

 

 

richardhale

Richard Hale is the Founder of Hale Associations, a company that provides Web Development, SEO and Marketing services globally.