Cloud Strategy for Executives

Every so often there is a massive data breach at a large corporation that makes the headlines. These news stories help feed the myth that the cloud is insecure, however, the cloud is only a bad option if you enter the fray blind.

Some of the main myths concerning the cloud is that it isn’t secure, the pure cloud will be your only choice, your company can use only one cloud vendor, and that no cloud strategy is required to use the cloud. The first myth may be the greatest deterrent to getting involved with cloud services, however, the fourth is the reason things go wrong. Less than a third of companies have a documented cloud strategy, and that lack of a well-thought-out plan could mean all the difference. A cloud strategy is simply the plan to assimilate the cloud into your every-day work functions, and to focus your cloud efforts on specific business objectives. The best way to look at this plan is to view it not as a technological transition but to view it as an outcome driven development. The new technology you’re adopting will open you up to a host of other possibilities for efficiency, but it won’t do it on its own. By reviewing your cloud options, you can create a cloud strategy based on your specific needs, and from there you can reap all the benefits from the switch.