The cloud is a great place to be, but migrating there throws up plenty of challenges. We make it easy to start your migration to the cloud with minimal disruption. Experience the numerous benefits of migrating to the cloud, including enhanced agility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

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CASE STUDIES: CLOUD MIGRATION

USE CASE: CLOUD MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION

Primarily, Burgess Farms, a family-owned business selling fresh produce, needed us to migrate their existing infrastructure to our private cloud. The business had three sites that were all using on-premise storage solutions. This broken up storage method meant the farms were not connected efficiently.

We were able to implement and maintain a joined-up private cloud solution for them. We migrated their existing virtual machines, with backup to our Bolton data centre to reduce data loss, and set up disaster recovery in line with Burgess Farms’ requirements. 

USE CASE: MIGRATING DATA WITHOUT CHALLENGE

When Oxford Products experienced a major system outage, their incumbent provider was unable to run their virtual machines for 72 hours.

Following the outage, Oxford Products worked with Intercity on their wider IT offerings to have a new physical back-up server put on site. This means their VM's are now backed up physically as well as in the cloud, so they are able to switchover to them without outages, better suiting their disaster recovery needs.

It was important to Oxford Products that they were able to house their data in-house so that they didn't have to download from the Cloud constantly, to increase resiliency and reduce dependency on their connection. 

GOT CLOUD MIGRATION CHALLENGES?

 

HOW DO I CHOOSE BETWEEN PRIVATE CLOUD AND PUBLIC CLOUD?

When it comes to the Cloud, there are two main different types - public or private. The main differences between them comes down to accessibility, ownership and control.  Cloud providers can offer public cloud, which is largely accessible to any business, whereas private cloud is more controlled. With public cloud, security measures are implemented and maintained by the service provider. They are generally provided by third-party vendors like AWS or Azure. Private cloud are generally owned by a single organisation and offer a controlled and secure environment.

Ultimately, businesses need to assess their own requirements and priorities to determine which cloud type is right for them. 

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A CLOUD PROVIDER IN MIGRATION

Your cloud providers will take the challenge out of migrating to the cloud. They'll offer the infrastructure, services, and tools required and play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition. This is why it's so important to find a provider that has taken the time to evaluate your existing structure. 

HOW LONG DOES A TYPICAL CLOUD ADOPTION & MIGRATION TAKE? 

The duration of cloud migration varies based on factors like the size of your data, the complexity of applications, and the chosen migration strategy. A well-planned migration can range from weeks to several months. Your cloud provider will be able to take you through the process step-by-step so you feel looked after. s.

WILL MIGRATING TO THE CLOUD AFFECT MY COMPANY'S OPERATIONS?

Yes, for the better! In the long run, migrating to the cloud can improve your business performance by allowing organisations to scale up or down based on your requirements and streamlining your IT operations. A good cloud provider will ensure minimum disruption to your operations by planning the migration carefully. 

WHAT HAPPENS TO MY EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGY?

It depends on your chosen mitigation strategy! If you've chosen to re-host your existing infrastructure in the cloud, it's essentially a lift and shift without many modifications. However, if you are rearchitecting, your infrastructure may experience significant changes, with some parts being retired or decommissioned. Regardless of the strategy, your trusted cloud provider will walk you through each step. 

DOES MIGRATING TO THE CLOUD OFFER ME SCABILITY IF I GROW?

Yes, one of the significant benefits of cloud migration is the ability to scale resources up or down based on your business needs. This scalability allows you to adapt to changing demands without the need for significant upfront investments.

HOW DO I MAKE THE MIGRATION SUCCESSFUL? 

Firstly, it is essential you use a cloud provider you trust who will evaluate your existing infrastructure to create a bespoke migration plan.  Cloud migration will bring about a fundamental change in how resources are consumed and how the business pays for them, moving from capex to opex, with consumption-based costs for compute and storage. Additionally, reviewing your cloud architecture on a regular basis can help you identify opportunities to improve and make cost savings crucial for ongoing optimisation. 

WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF MIGRATING?

Like with everything, there will always be challenges such as security concerns, disruptions to operations and unexpected costs when migrating to the cloud. However, with a trusted cloud provider, thorough planning, risk assessments and backup plans can help mitigate these risks. 

WHAT HAPPENS TO MY ORGANISATION'S DATA DURING MIGRATION TO ENSURE NO DATA LOSS? 

Your cloud provider will carefully handle your data to ensure minimum disruption during the migration. Often back-up plans are used to ensure your data isn't lost. Additionally, you can be sure your sensitive data is secure, as, during the migration, strong encryption is used to protect your data from unauthorised threats. 

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Are you ready to start your journey to migrating to the cloud? The first step is understanding your requirements.

Cloud migration comes with its own challenges. If you’re not prepared for them, it can cause a lot of disruption to your business. But don’t let that put you off – in our cloud migration toolkit, we’ll explore the biggest hurdles you will face on your journey to the cloud, and how to overcome them.

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