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9 Things A Cloud Provider Should OfferThe IT industry moves at light speed fueled by constant change and advancement. No area of IT has been affected more by this change than the hosting and managed service space.
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1 – Migration Services
Failed migration planning tops the list of reasons why cloud projects flop. Transitioning to the cloud is a complex process and requires a detailed plan in order to succeed.
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2 – Turnkey SolutionsWhen looking for a cloud provider, make sure they are full-service so when you need to implement new technology that you are unfamiliar with they possess the ability to provide a solution and not throw the burden of design, deployment and management back onto your already overflowing plate.
3 – On-site Managed ServicesIf you are truly committed to outsourcing and focusing your staff on strategic initiatives, you must select a provider that offers capabilities to remotely manage these on-‐site technologies.
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4 – Disaster Recovery
If your existing cloud-enabled managed hosting provider does not offer a turnkey disaster recovery solution you should not let their gap be your problem.
Seek out a full service cloud-enabled managed hosting provider.
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5 – Disruptive ServicesThe ability to provide and manage disruptive technologies is quickly becoming a decision criterion for enterprises as they
select their service provider partners.
6 – Transparency to Performance and Monitoring Tools
If your provider does not let you access their monitoring tools they are most likely trying to hide
something and they should be eliminated.
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7 – Cloud, Big Data, IoT Security & ComplianceYour cloud provider should have the ability, knowledge and skillset to provide the level of security required for your business.
So, you should look for a provider with a strong security background capable of architecting a security program that fits your needs.
8 – Participate in your Change Control ProcessWhen looking for your next cloud provider make sure they are willing to
take the time and effort to integrate into your change control process
9 – Provide Value Beyond Contract
Twenty-five percent of outsourcing customers will actively seek to eject their current provider if they have not effectively helped them standardize, automate or transform their processes over the next two years.
Your provider should be providing value through their services
About usWe believe technology should be leveraged to promote business growth, not merely managed to run smoothly.
Over the last 10 years, UTG has grown to serve more than 200 companies across 16 countries. Let us help you with your cloud and managed services needs.
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Referenceshttp://cloudtweaks.com/2015/08/cloud-‐enabled-‐managed-‐hosting-‐5-‐things-‐a-‐cloud-‐provider-‐should-‐offer/
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