Even with rapid adoption of cloud technologies, many company executives are holding on to myths that are simply holding back their organization. The truth is cloud resources can drive all infrastructures, platforms, and software, but the system will take some administration. Your organization has to know something about the technology. That will help you work together with a vendor. The leading myths preventing many corporate technology officers from making the leap are dispelled below.
1. There Is No Security
In todays digital world, data and security are words hardly ever mentioned one without the other. Any reputable cloud provider will handle security and compliance. The main difference is they handle all the security issues that were tackled on premise. Their infrastructure and business model incorporates the latest encryption, monitoring, intrusion detection, firewalls, and other defenses against the outside world. Also, the leading cloud vendors are familiar with ISO-, PCI DSS-, and ISAE-compliant standards.
2. It Is Not a Mature Technology
There are numerous articles and people that say the cloud isnt mature or it hasnt evolved enough. But it sure has and getting pretty darn close to maturity. Leading brands operate cloud management systems, cloud broker platforms, and service offerings such as SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and virtualization software. Also, newer applications are designed around cloud technology and with the ability to integrate with leading cloud platforms.
3. Performance Will Decline
Traditional thinkers believe anything outside their own corporate data center and control will run slower. That is only if systems are not properly deployed or an application wasnt designed according to the creators intentions. An adequately designed and configured cloud implementation should run just as efficiently as one in house, if not more. Providers often include seamless integration and cloud users have seen improvements in speed, load balancing, resource utilization, and other metrics. In terms of performance, sometimes you just have to see it to believe it.
4. Migration Is Too Complex
Being unfamiliar with the cloud may make it seem complex. It really varies depending on your architecture. The simpler it is, the less complex migrating to the cloud will be. You might need enhancements to infrastructure and applications that are a decade or more old, and analyze and adapt these. Older software versions are a similar matter. Streamlining migration requires application assessments and reports. The provider and client can work together to manage this process and ensure the success of the project.
5. The Cloud Will Save Lots of Money
Business leaders often think theyll save a ton of money, or not, by migrating to the cloud. Claims of savings are often just marketing hype. Companies can save, but its not a definite thing. The actual price depends on the infrastructure, applications, and support among other aspects and services so the price tag can be as variant as the number of clients a vendor has. The greatest savings are seen by those clients with variability in demand or frequent shifts in workload. You may not need the cloud if you dont have too many servers. Whatever the case, compare the costs of different providers and services. Efficiency, reliability, and compliance come at a cost but the end result may be well worth it.
These are just a few common myths about cloud computing. If youre thinking about a migration, the best thing is to be informed on the options and truths about a rapidly maturing and evolving cloud market. The more planning that goes into it, the more successful and operational cloud applications will be in regards to your business goals and meeting your future challenges. With the future of cloud computing a bright one, youll be better prepared to rise with it.
