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Cloud Assessment Answers the Question: “Should I Move to the Cloud?”

Whether you’re considering investing in cloud services or looking to better manage your current cloud costs, a cloud assessment will uncover your options and opportunities.

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What is a Cloud Assessment?

A cloud assessment identifies opportunities for cloud service solutions within your IT network and systems to improve business operations and efficiencies.

Cloud Service Expertise Grounded in Experience

Cloud adoption is becoming increasingly vital for businesses seeking to harness the efficiency and cost savings of cloud technology. Embarking on a cloud journey, however, necessitates a comprehensive cloud migration assessment to identify gaps in current systems and align the migration strategy with business objectives. This assessment is a crucial step in the migration process, as it helps in formulating a tailored plan to migrate to the cloud effectively.

A well-planned migration strategy considers all aspects of the target environment in the cloud, ensuring that the new cloud environment is optimized for the business's specific needs. One of the key advantages of cloud migration strategies is the potential for significant cost savings, primarily through the optimized use of resources in the cloud. However, achieving these savings requires a clear understanding of the various aspects of cloud technology and how they align with the company's goals.

Additionally, security requirements are a critical component of any cloud migration strategy. As businesses transfer their data and operations to the cloud environment, ensuring that this transition adheres to stringent security standards is paramount. This involves a thorough evaluation of the security protocols of the chosen cloud provider and how they integrate with the company’s existing security framework.

Ultimately, a successful cloud migration not only brings about cost efficiencies and operational improvements but also positions the company to leverage the full spectrum of benefits offered by cloud technology, aligning with its long-term business objectives.
Essendis consultants’ expertise spans public, private and hybrid cloud models with experience working with the following providers and cloud computing services.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Azure

Azure Stack

Citrix

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Hyper-V

OpenStack

VMware

Database as a Service (DBaaS)

Desktop Virtualization

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Identity and Access Management as a Service (IAMaaS)

Platform as a service (PaaS)

Software as a service (SaaS)

Types of Cloud Assessments

Select from the following options to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, optimizations, standardizations, virtualization and more.
Making the Move to the Cloud: Pre-Cloud Assessment
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Essendis will take an inventory of existing infrastructure, systems, applications, requirements and end users to help identify the best cloud service providers, solutions and migration approach. Cloud use cases may include:
Making the Most of Your Cloud: Current Cloud Assessment
Essendis can evaluate your current cloud infrastructure, technology and billing to identify areas to reduce spending and enhance performance. We will make sure you’re not overspending on unnecessary hosting and computing power and can offer solutions to help you handle extra loads during busy seasons.
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