What Firms Need to Know About Moving to a Hybrid Strategy + Webinar Replay
The Hybrid Strategy is increasing in popularity, due to its ability to be tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual company.
In a recent webinar, Eze Castle Integration's Senior Product Managers Steve Banda and Tim Macdonald shared insights about the different types of Cloud Platforms and why you should consider a Hybrid approach. They also discussed how the cloud future is driving IT planning now and why direct-peering matters when it comes to connectivity between clouds. Read on below for more on this topics and to see a replay of the webinar.
Cloud Platforms Reviewed
Public Cloud
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Facilitated infinite scalable space; can add flexibility and complexity
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Examples: Microsoft, Amazon, and Google
Private (Industry) Cloud
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Traditionally the go-to for financial firms
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Managed service provider is responsible for monitoring, managing, and maintaining infrastructure
Hybrid Cloud
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A natural combination of public cloud and private cloud
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Contains attractive attributes of both cloud models to provide a uniquely flexible yet custom environment that fits a firm's business priorities
Multi-Cloud Platform
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A mix and match of multiple cloud services from different providers
Why Consider a Hybrid Approach?
The future is Cloud, so Plan Now to Evolve
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The reality is that software licensing is going all cloud-based, which is forcing firms to re-evaluate their approach to IT.
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Firms, especially those with on-premise infrastructures, must migrate in the future or face being an IT dinosaur - the question is when.
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These factors are drivers behind a move the the hybrid cloud.
Connectivity Between Clouds: Direct Peering Matters!
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Direct Peerings is the point of connection between two autonomous systems, with the goal to obtain operational control over the traffic flow
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When it comes to cloud connectivity, direct peering allows client to have faster, smoother, more predictable communication between any and all systems
Cloud Purchasing Considerations
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Cloud services are effective at enabling predictability in expenses and budgeting
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Cost considerations when evaluating cloud services include:
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Implementation & migration
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Security layers & control
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Ongoing user & infrastructure support
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Monitoring & maintenance
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Final Thoughts to Keep in Mind
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Aligning a cloud strategy with business needs is key to success
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Every firm is unique and has different needs so keep those in mind, whether they be: risk profiles, financial restrictions, vendor requirements or connectivity
