MSPs
PARTNERING TO
OVERCOME THE SKILLS GAP IN CLOUD COMPUTING
For organisations that are always trying to leverage the latest technology to gain an edge over their competitors, utilising public cloud computing is at the top of the list for most decision-makers. Sam Woodcock, senior director of cloud strategy and enablement at 11:11 Systems, reveals why the scalability and companies in all industries.
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igrating an entire organisation’s data and workflows to a public cloud is a daunting and complicated task, and it is difficult to even know where to begin. Tis is also heavily
impacted by the technology skills gap, an issue that the industry is facing as a whole and has been a much-discussed problem over the past few years. Essentially, the number of skilled workers does not meet the level required in the industry, leading to stifled business growth. Areas that require specialised and niche knowledge, like cybersecurity and cloud migration, are particularly affected. Obviously, the technology skills gap is not an issue that any one
organisation can solve, but for companies that want to migrate their data to a public cloud and lack the expertise to do so, partnering with a specialist will help close the skills gap.
Data security and compliance One of the most pressing concerns for businesses when considering cloud migration is ensuring the security of mission-critical data. Unsecured networks can lead to data breaches, whether through
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a malicious attack from a threat actor or a genuine mistake by an employee. A data breach can have untold consequences on a business, from loss of revenue incurred from the cost to fix the issue and associated downtime to a loss of customer and partner trust. Terefore, it is no surprise that decision-makers might be apprehensive about taking their data from an internal server and migrating it to a public cloud. Additionally, many businesses must adhere to strict industry
standards surrounding the safeguarding of their data, particularly in heavily regulated sectors such as healthcare and finance. Businesses must understand these regulations, including DORA, NIS 2, and GDPR, and how they apply when considering cloud migration. Tis can become even more complicated for global businesses, as different territories oſten have their own unique standards and requirements. To address these risks, working with a cloud service provider
to understand how to configure the chosen public cloud will ensure the correct cybersecurity protocols are in place to protect
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