Cloud technology availability is allowing businesses of all sizes to flourish in today’s economy. The cloud makes it possible for businesses (regardless of size) to store and share everything from data to documents across the entirety of their business.
Moreover, the cloud has become so popular that this year, the global cloud services market could reach a total net worth of $246.8 billion.
It’s true that cloud tech is great for big businesses, but they are invaluable for small businesses as well. The biggest reason is the ability for the cloud to pay for only your storage needs.
If your small business is looking to utilize cloud technologies, be aware that effective cloud usage requires a three-stage process.
1. Decide how the cloud will work for your business
This includes deciding the apps and processes that will reside within the cloud infrastructure while keeping complexities and risks low.
2. Application migration
Once your business has decided which applications will move to the cloud, they should be migrated in a structured, organized manner. Successful migrations typically happen once a company embraces the cloud as a goal rather than a solution to meet a goal.
3. Embrace the agile approach
Using the Agile approach means that your business can reach small goals with ease, especially if your business utilizes quick moving projects rather than sticking with a more traditional waterfall approach.