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Appoint a Cloud Computing Strategist for Cloud Adoption!

Many business are still on the fence because they do not have a Cloud Computing Strategy for cloud adoption.
Many business are still moving into the cloud without clear direction and in most cases it is being driven by the business leaders rather then the IT department which increases the Business Risk.
If your business does not have a Cloud Computing Strategy then it is best to hire an outside cloud computing strategist who can help you put together one. A good cloud computing strategy will make sure you have a cost effective and safe boat for your cloud journey. 

A good cloud computing strategy will ensure a safe boat for your cloud journey.
Photo Courtesy : Dr. Ajay Gopal

The first step is in choosing the right Cloud Computing strategist for your cloud journey. You need a strategist who is an expert at cloud computing technology,is vendor independent and one who can identify the strategic enablers for the success of your business. In today's world the cloud computing strategist could be located anywhere in the world, the cloud provides all the collaboration tools needed to put together an effective Cloud Computing strategy for your business. 
Once you choose the Cloud Computing strategist it will be good for you to share you business strategy and also your expectations from cloud computing. You must make sure the cloud strategist works with your business leaders in choosing the right solutions which will work for your business; you need to make sure the strategist also includes the methodology and project plan for your business to leverage the cloud including the migration and deployment of new applications. Finally the strategist must also help your team choose the right vendor for your business and must be capable of working with your legal team in sewing the agreements with the cloud vendor to mitigate Risk. 
Be assured if you adopt a Cloud Computing Strategy with an vendor independent strategist your boat into the cloud will be reliable and economical. All the best for your journey into the world of cloud computing. 

P.S. : This post is inspired by Mr.Loknath Patro.

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  1. Aldus Logan11:02 PM

    Yeah i agree with you that choosing the right cloud computing strategy is very important and good for business.As you have tell everything regarding this . But there is one question in my mind that what risks are in the business if one have no strategy.

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