Meta: Based on the requirements and criteria that you’ve set out, you should be able to pick out the best and deserving Cloud services providers to be a part of the business.
Cloud providers, also known as Cloud service providers or CSPs, are companies that can provide basic services of Cloud computing, which are Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS), to companies, individuals or businesses.
Getting proper Cloud consulting and solutions will help your business in cost-savings, gain revenues and also allows it to operate effectively. Although not the determining factor, price still play an important role in choosing Cloud service providers. Take a quick look at this pricing plan from major Cloud service providers:
Making sure that the Cloud vendor has a strong, secured network and is capable of reacting quickly in case disaster strikes is necessary when you want to work with a resilient and consistent network connection, the basis of Cloud apps and services. Cloud service providers should give out a plan to communicate during the disruptions regarding timeliness, prioritization and severity level assessment of issues.
If you consider security your top priority, look for providers with certifications like ISO 27001 or the government’s Cyber Essentials Scheme. For example, Amazon Web Services is one of the first major Cloud providers with good security (see Shared Responsibility Model documentation), and also highly scalable, flexible with cost-efficient pricing plans. Other approaches to security such as Google’s or Azure’s are also good places to start from and see if it meets the business needs and criteria.
Customer support is one of the most important services that most consumers want to guarantee in business, so you should make sure that the provider can help you work with customers 24/7 by email, call or chat. Instead of just focusing on sales and profits, business is reliable and become prestigious when it gets positive feedback or satisfaction from customers and employees in various sources over the Internet.
Introduction
As Information Technology grow day by day, the use of Cloud services is becoming more common and compulsory. Cloud services vary in accordance to different types of businesses and how you set the conditions or criteria will create the business’s uniqueness. However, with its huge market, there are a lot of options to choose from when picking out a Cloud service provider. Therefore, one should carefully consider every factor in all aspects so that the services provided can make the most out of your business.How To Choose The Right Cloud Service Providers
Price
While some Cloud providers usually claim to have the lowest rates, upfront fees and long-term contracts are still a concern. It’s best to look out for fixed pricing plans before signing up with any CSP and choose the ones that offer flexibility in their pricing, so you can make changes without a hassle based on your business needs.- *Amazon Web Services (AWS): Amazon charges you based on the rounded number of hours used and there are three ways that you can buy instances. On-demand instances mean you pay only for how much you use without any upfront payment. Reserved instances are for those who want to pay upfront and use for the next 2 or 3 years. Lastly, the Spot instance allows users to bid for the available extra storage.
- *Google Cloud Platform (GCP): Google charges you based on the rounded number of minutes used with a 10-minute minimal
- *Azure: Azure charges customers based on the rounded number of minutes. They also provide short-term contracts and discounts for upfront payments.
Specialty
If you’re seeking a Cloud service provider for a business, it’s best to choose one that is proficient in the industry and well-matched for the specific software that your business needs. Proactive Cloud experts also take this chance to find out what Cloud users need so they should be able to offer you the best possible services. Ask yourself: Does the provider’s Cloud architectures, standards and services suit your business software? You also need to figure out how much re-coding or customization you might need to do in order to suit your partner’s platforms.Reliability and Performance
Firstly, data should be accessible. A reliable Cloud vendor is one that can thoroughly handle highly powerful bandwidth on its servers while exchanging files and data in uptime. If you want to avoid traffic while the website operates, then you might want to consider choosing a provider that can maintain the whole hosting environment. Outages are inevitable and it’s up to the provider to handle it efficiently with their monitoring and report tools.Making sure that the Cloud vendor has a strong, secured network and is capable of reacting quickly in case disaster strikes is necessary when you want to work with a resilient and consistent network connection, the basis of Cloud apps and services. Cloud service providers should give out a plan to communicate during the disruptions regarding timeliness, prioritization and severity level assessment of issues.
Security
Files and data need to be encrypted to avoid losing confidential data or information. There should be a comprehensive security infrastructure for all levels and types of Cloud services.Finance
The number of years in operation (at least 10 years) and stock market positions are factors that can reflect the financial stability of your Cloud provider. If possible, you should consider looking into the provider’s stock prices and financial reports to see if that provider is best suited for your businessManagement
It’s a good idea to pick out a provider that enables the IT staff to have a general control over the entire servers, in which data is stored, processed and managed, efficiently without any complications.User-Friendly