Cloud Migration Insights: 5 Key Takeaways on the Path to Corporate IT Infrastructure Migration (from MODUS X)

The current business environment demands flexible and timely solutions, and one of the critical steps in this direction is transitioning IT infrastructure to cloud platforms. Denis Garkavy, Head of IT Infrastructure Expertise at MODUS X (DTEK Group), discussed this at AWS Cloud Business Week. He shared five insights that can guide businesses to the cloud.

Insight 1: Data Loss — Inevitability to Be Prepared For

A recent analysis by the Uptime Institute revealed a concerning trend: the increasing impact of human factors leading to significant losses in cloud storage. Additionally, the percentage of failures costing more than $1 million is rising. The analysis indicates a growing trust in the cloud but also highlights losses in data centers due to factors beyond customers’ control, such as power issues, cooling systems, or network failures. This raises the question: Is your company prepared for this? Is it doing enough to ensure business continuity?

Insight 2: The Key to the Cloud — Clear Definition of Business Needs Before Migration

Harmony between business and IT strategies is crucial in shaping business support for cloud migration, and every step toward the cloud must be justified. Companies must clearly understand why they are moving their data to the cloud. The task of IT specialists is to help the business build trust and make the right investment decisions to ensure continuity. This also includes determining which workloads and critical applications should be placed in the cloud.

Insight 3: If You’re Not Prepared for the Worst, You’re Preparing for Failure

Recognizing and assessing risks from a business perspective requires a thoughtful approach: if you’re not prepared for challenges and potential failures, you automatically prepare for failure. Try to use this principle when analyzing infrastructure projects and creating the appropriate architecture. By identifying the impact of global risks, we can help explain to the business where the balance between risks and investments in continuity lies and in which direction it should further develop.

What did we encounter? What is crucial on the path to the cloud?

Insight 4: Hybrid Cloud as a Strategic Choice Today and in a Five-Year Perspective

Instead of tying yourself to a single technological solution or cloud provider, aim for flexibility. MODUS X’s strategy involves reserving and optimizing the execution of critical services on the infrastructures of competitive providers. Our belief in the hybrid cloud is based on a thorough assessment and analysis demonstrating its competitive advantages today and from a five-year perspective.

Insight 5: Assessing the Impact of Cloud Solutions on Business — Measure to Manage

What is impossible to imagine when launching the cloud migration of high-load systems is business impact analysis. Only by measuring the actual impact on business processes and gaining the trust of the business can you secure investments and confidently implement the strategy. In close collaboration with the company, we assess the balance between financial expenses and risks and calculate the optimal investment option that meets expectations. This teamwork allows businesses to find a golden standard for investment while we design an optimal architecture, considering all risks and opportunities.

In Conclusion

The transition to cloud solutions requires not only technological readiness but also a deep understanding of business needs and risks. The central role of the human factor, a responsible attitude to business needs, the necessity of a clear definition of business goals, and cost calculation for cloud services in a multi-year horizon underscore the significance of detailed planning and analysis before implementing a cloud migration project. Only a comprehensive approach and deep integration of IT strategy with business strategy will ensure a successful transition and a sustainable future in the cloud.