The phrase du jour is “the cloud.” Countless people and organizations have decided to jump onto the cloud bandwagon. Many have been pleased with their choice but not all. Why? Well, as with any IT change, it’s important to analyze what solution truly makes the most sense for your organization. Unfortunately, it has been easy for some to get caught up in the buzz and jump to a conclusion without proper analysis of the risks and benefits.
You can’t debate that the cloud offers significant convenience, it certainly does. But, it’s not all unicorns and rainbows – that increased convenience can come at a steep price.
I came across a post by Charles Costa at smallbiztechnology.com recently and it does a good job reviewing some important considerations before you make the leap to the cloud. He reviews the following potential issues:
- Data security
- Vendor lock-in
- Reliability
- Connectivity
If you’re considering making the switch to the cloud, you should definitely give it a read!
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