It’s safe to say that cloud computing has revolutionized organizational management. Whether you own a small, medium or an established enterprise, a cloud-based server is a worthwhile investment.

To upgrade to cloud successfully, you need assistance and support from a reliable and competent cloud service provider. The fact of the matter is that not every cloud service provider can help you achieve your goals and achieve success.

With hundreds of cloud companies out there claiming to offer quality service, how can you pick a suitable provider?

Here are some factors to consider when choosing a cloud service provider:

Your Business Needs

First off, assess your specific business and IT needs and goals to give you an idea of the type of service you are expecting.

 While this sounds easy, it is often the most confusing step. Once you figure out your specific requirements and minimum expectations, you can compare cloud companies and their services.

Security

When evaluating a cloud service provider, find out the location of the server and data center. How safe is the server and data centre where your organization’s data will be stored?

Ask a cloud service provider the steps they take to protect their servers from physical disasters. As a rule, choose a cloud provider that has ISO27001 certification as it showcases that they comply with the industry security standards for protecting their servers.

In addition, ensuring the security of your company’s data is also crucial. Ask the cloud computing provider what security measures (anti-virus, firewall, data encryption, etc.) use to protect your data from cyber attacks?

Pricing

This one is fairly obvious. Typically, cloud services are available on a pay-as-you-go structure. Make sure you ask your service provider about hidden or extra charges. Prices tend to vary among companies.

Manageability

Next step, find out what aspects of the cloud infrastructure will you manage and how much time and effort it will take for you to do so.

Support

Technical support is also another essential consideration when selecting a cloud company. Does the service provider offer quick and comprehensive technical assistance? Are they available 24/7?

If you are planning on moving to cloud, Think Technologies Group has your back. As a certified IT service provider, we offer scalable, customizable and mobile cloud solutions to organizations in Hollywood, Ocala – Corporate and Gainesville, Florida.

Our cloud services are affordable and come with 24/7 support.