Brendon De Meyer 
Measuring your ROI in doing a lift and shift can be intimidating if you don’t know what you’re looking for. While it differs from business to business, the cost savings on hardware and skills, as well as the benefit of unstifled innovation are major factors to consider in evaluating your overall return. “Your return on … Read more
A huge question in the back of the minds of CTOs, CIOs, and the like is whether or not they are able to shut down their cloud operations if ever need be. Is it expensive? Time consuming? Or even possible? Cloud veteran, Brendon De Meyer, has some key advice on the matter. If You Have … Read more
We’ve been at it with a series of frequently asked questions on the cloud. From starting your cloud migration journey, to the time that it takes to get there, along with a few best practices, we’re covering all bases. This time, it’s about looking at why the cloud performs better on-prem and how to get … Read more
We’ve been on a cloud frenzy this past month. We’ve put out loads of content, a webinar on why to lift and shift, and even have an eBook for you to download (for free)! In our previous FAQ on all things cloud, we looked at This time, we’re unpacking what exactly it is that you’re … Read more
Taking to the cloud is no easy task. It takes a sharp understanding of your environment, access to the right skills, and knowing where (and how) to start. According to Gartner, global cloud spend is also set to reach over £400 billion by the end of 2022. This means that more and more businesses are … Read more
Why do we actually need to clean and be responsible with our data? In my last post, I talk about why the cloud is so great for data. From unlimited (and versatile) storage capabilities, to global availability and powerful analytics options – the cloud and data are a match made in heaven. Full stop. But … Read more
When we talk about data and digital transformation, it’s important that we understand why the cloud is a better option. And, more specifically, for data. Now I know it’s a bit of a recurring theme and I’m a bit of a broken record when it comes to this. (You can find more here, here, and … Read more
Cloud modernisation continues to build rapid momentum, but the challenges are consistently stacking up. A recent report by 451 Research reveals that 68% of organisations using Amazon Web Services (AWS) plan to become more reliant on cloud managed or professional services over the next 12 months alone. The report, which surveyed 950 North American organisations … Read more
Security is a big thing. We always worry about security. And one of the primary security concerns is data, along with what happens to that data. The big question then becomes whether the cloud is better for our data than what we can do with that data? While there are many schools of thought that … Read more
Aug 18, 2022 03:00 PM BST / 04:00 PM SAST
