A leap to the cloud requires commitment, preparation

If your company still hasn’t put critical applications and data on the cloud, 2014 should be the year. At the very least, your organization should be discussing a migration strategy and timeline.

Cloud computing provides smaller companies a way to level the playing field with larger competitors. Companies no longer need significant investments in data centers with advanced computing infrastructure. Instead, the cloud allows them to acquire information technology as they need it.

But the transition typically isn’t easy. The cloud is still relatively new and even the most mature providers have limitations. So here are a few cautions when developing your migration strategy.

Know your provider

First of all, be sure you know the provider’s capabilities and responsibilities. A client assessment I performed highlights the importance of knowing a provider’s capabilities and responsibilities.

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