Eight Points to Consider When Moving to the Cloud

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Eight Points to Consider When Moving to the Cloud

 

 

 

There is a common misconception that all cloud services are the same. This couldn’t be further from the truth because as with any service, there are good providers and there are bad providers. Before working with a cloud service provider, companies need to be sure of what they are choosing. Here are some important points to consider. disaster recovery and data backup disaster recovery systems are essential for any cloud service; When service goes down, organizations lose access to data and hosted applications.

Many service providers claim to store data in jurisdictions like the UK, but it’s important to know if and where the mirror sites are located. Data location Data location is an important factor when choosing a cloud service provider as secure data transmission and backup encryption should not be taken for granted. However, this is an area that is often overlooked. A recent study suggests that an alarming percentage of companies haven’t given much thought to where their data is stored.

Also, even fewer companies didn’t know where the data would be sent in the event of an outage.Remember to find out where your data is stored before signing a contract to avoid possible problems in the future. Rating Many companies don’t ask the most basic questions when discussing contracts with potential suppliers, even when dealing with a data center owner or reseller. While many resellers have good reputations and trustworthiness, being in direct contact with data center owners allows for better control over data access and better management and security assurance.

Security and Physical Access Organizations affected by a security breach can be fined up to £500,000 by the Office of the Commissioner (ICO). Data center providers therefore naturally want to establish a high level of security. It is important to establish all aspects of data center provider security before signing a contract. A secure data center is essential, but shouldn’t come at the expense of physical access when needed.