How to ensure cloud adoption success

TODAY’S digital shift, decision-makers are now taking on steps to foster their cloud adoption journey. Organizations consider it an important endeavor that can help them thrive in the ever-changing digital environment as they seek new revenue streams and business models.

However, some organizations remain resistant to integrating the cloud into their IT systems due to lingering concerns. Raul Santiago, president and CEO of Fujitsu Philippines, said that companies that continue to use traditional IT systems are mostly worried about the security issues in managing and storing their data assets.

“Securing company data remains a primary concern for organizations. The leakage of important information exposes the company to risks that erode customer confidence and compromise business competitiveness,” Mr. Santiago said. “Before taking on the journey towards the cloud, taking note of the basics of cloud computing is integral to ensure that you reap all of its benefits without compromising data security.”

To help businesses get a more secure journey towards the cloud, Fujitsu Philippines, Inc., a global leader in information and communications technology solutions, listed some of the fundamental attributes of cloud computing and the key considerations to seamless journey to the cloud.

One is that clouds differ from one another. There are four types of clouds: public, private, hybrid and community clouds. Private clouds are for exclusive use by a single organization. Public clouds, on the other hand, are for open use and can be utilized by several organiIN zations. The combination of these two types is called the Hybrid cloud, which is ideal for organizations that require both of its level of exclusivity. Lastly, there is also the community cloud, which can only be accessed by a specific group.

Another is that cloud can be leveraged for safeguarding critical data. As cybercrimes proliferate more than ever, safeguarding critical business data becomes a paramount concern for businesses. The more sensitive the data, the more they require increased surveillance to guarantee assurance against cyberthreats. With cloud computing, it is possible for service providers to bring in a different level of expertise and experience with their data security strategies. It also pays to get a partner that can help in adhering to the existing data protection standards in the country.