5 Pitfalls To Avoid When Migrating SMB Clients To The Cloud

Grazed from BSMInfo. Author: Jessica Couto.

The verdict is in: Cloud computing can help small and midsize businesses (SMBs) lower operating expenses and improve application performance – and SMBs are increasingly looking to IT channel partners like you to help them realize those benefits. About 78 percent of U.S. small businesses will be fully adapted to cloud computing by 2020, according to Emergent Research. That’s a huge opportunity for channel partners who get the job done right. But be careful because cloud migrations can quickly go haywire. Here’s a look at five common mistakes to avoid when migrating your SMB clients to the cloud:..

1) Failing to conduct a thorough applications assessment: Before beginning any major migration to the cloud, it’s important to conduct a thorough assessment of your client’s IT infrastructure and application stack. Some call this an “applications rationalization” assessment. It should be designed to help you better understand the client’s applications portfolio and create a roadmap to the cloud that fully supports their business…

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