Is it Time to Replace Your Old Server with Cloud Computing?

Grazed from SpiceWorks.  Author: Savvis.

IT professionals have been reluctant for years to embrace cloud computing, but they’re starting to not have a choice. CIOs, IT directors and business users are demanding that their IT departments use cloud computing solutions. In fact, many business users are simply circumnavigating the IT department and using cloud apps for different business functions.

IT professionals don’t want to lose control over their designated arena, but using cloud computing solutions doesn’t mean that you have to give up all control. There are many different ways to use cloud computing to your advantage, which also benefits your company…

Should You Give Up Your On-Premises Server and Storage?

Businesses have been sold for years on the cost savings associated with cloud computing. But IT professionals know that migrating everything to cloud computing isn’t always feasible. For one, businesses have already made considerable investments in their on-premises hardware, which may last for a number of years with minor tweaks and adjustments. If your on-premises hardware is still working properly and the economics don’t yet make sense to retire it yet, you may want to keep using it. Then, it might make sense to outsource certain processes, but still run some processes on your in-house servers. A hybrid solution provides businesses with cost savings, but still lets IT professionals keep core business processes on-site…

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