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With the concept of “cloud computing” being bad enough for IT and business leaders to get their heads around, the industry is now awash with the term “hybrid cloud” as a way forward for IT service delivery. Does hybrid cloud offer more than just another buzzword? We think so and here’s why.
Australian enterprises now have quite a lot of choice when it comes to using an IT service provider, such as hybrid cloud computing providers. Customers can procure on-demand services from a pure cloud provider or engage with a managed service provider for value-added services – including architecture consulting – on top of infrastructure.
In addition to managing existing on-premises infrastructure and services, many organisations face challenges deciding which workload should be managed with which provider and the invariable cloud “sprawl” that comes with too many separate engagements.
Hybrid cloud promises to go a long way to reducing the complexity of the cloud landscape in an organisation.
Hybrid is more than simply one service alongside another; it’s about integration and management.
Hybrid takes the IT consumption model of cloud services and applies it to the entire architecture, be it on-premises, with a managed service provider or in a public cloud. With a hybrid cloud customers can choose – for better or worse – which infrastructure to use for which application at a certain time.
For example, storage can be procured with an MSP on-demand to take the load off a public cloud hosting the data in a distant location. Or, known workloads spikes, like reporting demands, can be shifted from on-premises to hybrid cloud computing providers with a consumption-based pricing model.
This is why hybrid cloud is an exciting future for IT service delivery. The next time you’re reviewing your architecture, consider how hybrid cloud automation can add value and increase the business’ flexibility.
By analysing your specific needs and priorities, we’ll give you a realistic and practical recommendation on what’s required to accelerate your modern architecture.
Our Senior Consultants will help you evaluate and understand your options, so you can make decisions that benefit both your business and your employees, while mitigating unnecessary risk.
Combining Strategy, Transformation, Management and Optimisation, we identify and remove the obstacles to a successful outcome, before you even know they’re there.
Step 1: Recap and review
Together we’ll examine the steps you’ve already taken in IT procurement and review the parameters for the architecture planning you’ll need in place going forward.
Step 2: Shape the
plan
Future planning for optimal performance, focusing on effective communication and collaboration, device lifecycle and configuration management and security.
Step 3: Identify your requirements
This is where we clearly identify the steps you need to have in place to develop your Strategic Technology Roadmap to create a Modern Dynamic Workplace.
Step 4: Get the
report
You’ll receive a high-level report with our recommendations to accelerate your modern architecture, and the next steps for delivering your Strategic Technology Roadmap.
With a high-level plan in place, you’ll have a clear understanding on the business case, benefits, and high-level budget considerations for your technology platform to accelerate your modern architecture. And you’ll be ready to leverage the Cloud to deliver the services and applications your teams need.
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