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

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