The cloud has taken the business world by storm (pun intended)—as of 2022, 94% of businesses use some sort of cloud service. While the benefits of cloud services are clear—remote work, better collaboration, stronger security—the process of migrating your business to the cloud can be overwhelming.
Is it a project you can tackle on your own? Or should you bring in a professional? Here’s what you can expect from a successful cloud migration and how to decide if you should partner with an expert.
What Is Cloud Migration?
At its core, cloud migration is the process of relocating your business from a traditional IT infrastructure (on-premise servers) to a cloud-based one. This means transferring data and applications (and any other content you want to be stored securely) to a platform that’s hosted on the Internet—everything from customer profiles and invoices to website content and employee records.
On-premise servers come with a range of drawbacks: they can be expensive to maintain and require significant capital expenditure in the form of hardware and software upgrades. Also, on-premise servers are tied to physical locations, so you have limited ability to access your data from other locations.
When done correctly, cloud migration can help increase the efficiency, collaboration, and security of your business. It also allows you to access data from anywhere at any time, so employees can easily collaborate no matter where they are. And of course, it saves your business money; 82% of small and mid-sized businesses report reduced costs after implementing cloud services.
What Happens to Your Business During a Cloud Migration?
The process of migrating all your business’s data to the cloud can vary depending on the size and complexity of your organization. Generally speaking, you’ll need to plan out a strategy, assess and analyze existing workloads, select applications for migration, test the new system, and deploy it in the cloud.
It’s important to note that this isn’t a one-time event—it’s an ongoing process that requires careful planning and maintenance. Some of your applications and systems may be temporarily unavailable during the migration, so you’ll have to plan for that possible downtime as well.
Does Your Organization Need Help With the Migration Process?
If the steps mentioned earlier feel overwhelming to you, you’re not alone. Trying to do a cloud migration on your own is like someone expecting you to suddenly perform open heart surgery—it requires specialized knowledge and resources. And if it’s not done correctly, your data is at stake.
That’s why it’s a good idea to partner with a cloud professional who has the expertise and resources to make sure the process goes smoothly. They’ll be able to assess your current environment, provide cost estimates and timeline projections, migrate applications safely and securely, handle data migration and integration, test the new system thoroughly before deployment, and provide ongoing maintenance.
Simplify Cloud Migration with K2 Tech Group
With our 4-minute response time and 96.4% customer retention, your cloud migration will be in good hands. You can choose between 3 different hosting plans so you know you’re paying for exactly what you need and nothing more.
You’ll be a part of all the decision-making (or none of it, if you don’t want to be) and your data will be transferred seamlessly. If you are still on the fence about migrating to the cloud our team would be happy to discuss the best options for you. Schedule a call with our cloud experts today.
