A significant advantage of going the cloud route is that it enables companies to easily scale specific applications to meet business demands, says Muggie van Staden, MD and CEO of Obsidian Systems.
There is little arguing about the fact that cloud technology has reshaped the business landscape in South Africa. Cloud adoption, migration and modernisation have become commonplace as organisations across industry sectors look to optimise their environments to deliver sustainable growth. As thoughts turn to 2025, decision-makers must consider how to further adapt their cloud strategies to benefit from advanced technologies.
A growing concern is the potential for sprawling costs. As businesses scale their cloud environments, costs can increase unexpectedly. Without proper management, the dynamic nature of cloud billing can quickly spiral out of control. This is where cloud management and billing services become critical. By implementing managed services, organisations can gain greater visibility into their cloud consumption, helping them track, manage and optimise costs more effectively.
Another challenge is relinquishing control over certain aspects of the organisational infrastructure. When a business moves to the cloud, it needs to trust its cloud provider to handle critical elements like networking. This requires a shift in thinking especially for businesses who have traditionally managed every aspect of their on-premises systems.But the cloud-driven world is not all smooth sailing. Energy costs are a growing concern for data centres and cloud providers.
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