Five tips for success in public cloud

Grazed from CRN. Author: Mark Randall.

Cloud computing services have rapidly increased in popularity over recent years – and so has the number of cloud-based products and services on the market. Providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) offer innovative, flexible, scalable and powerful cloud platforms. Here are some lessons that are relevant to any channel partner looking to capitalise on cloud demand.

New computing paradigm

A key benefit of cloud computing is the ability for organisations and consumers to ‘self-serve’. This is exceptionally powerful because it provides users with direct access and control to functionality in services such as AWS. The complexity is still there, however, so self-service can just mean it’s easier to make mistakes. Cloud surveys such as CloudCheckr’s show that many organisations are not managing their cloud environments correctly to ensure security, performance and availability. A lack of skills, experience and understanding is to blame…

Many organisations looking to adopt or resell cloud do not fully appreciate that it is a new computing paradigm. Cloud requires new strategies, expertise and successful partnerships. This in turn can provide a huge windfall for channel partners. Investing in cloud architect, support and consulting skills, either directly or in partnership, will allow you to support customers through this transition…

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