Thinking about switching to public cloud services? We know that if you don’t have the right skills on your team, this can be tough and costly. Our experienced cloud specialists can collaborate with you to create a roadmap ahead of transitioning and offer ongoing support to keep your platform running smoothly.
It can be challenging to navigate public cloud services. Acklo can offer advice and support where needed, you can count on our experts to step in and help you fix any problems.
Read on below to find out more about Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform and how we can help you with your Public Cloud solution.
Known for its seamless integration with Microsoft products and hybrid cloud capabilities, Azure appeals to enterprises seeking a robust, secure platform.
Azure is a natural choice for businesses already using Microsoft tools like Windows Server, Active Directory, or Office 365.
Azure excels in hybrid deployments, enabling smooth integration between on-premises and cloud environments.
With enterprise-grade security and compliance features, Azure appeals to large organisations with stringent requirements.
Azure’s expansive feature set can be daunting, especially for smaller teams.
Azure can suffer from reliability issues, with issues occurring most months during 2024 that have had “broad/significant customer impact”
Azure’s billing model is inflexible only offering set plans, forcing you to pay for resource you don’t require. Additionally it’s complexity often leads to unexpected costs.
AWS offers unmatched scale, a mature ecosystem, and cutting-edge features. However, its complex pricing, vendor lock-in risks, and steep learning curve make it a challenging choice for businesses without deep expertise or resources.
AWS services range from compute and storage to machine learning and IoT.
With over 15 years in the market, AWS has a well-established ecosystem of tools, partners, and community support.
AWS’s pricing structure is notoriously complicated, making cost predictions a headache for businesses.
The proprietary nature of many AWS services can trap businesses, making migrations costly and time-consuming.
The sheer number of services and features can overwhelm new users, requiring significant time and expertise to navigate effectively.
Google Cloud Platform is a favorite among developers for its clean interface and innovative offerings. Despite this, it struggles with limited enterprise adoption, support gaps, and a smaller ecosystem compared to its competitors.
Google Cloud Platform has a history of pioneering developer friendly services and features – such as kubernetes.
Google’s extensive global infrastructure ensures low latency and high performance.
Despite its strengths, GCP lags behind AWS and Azure in market share, leading to fewer third-party integrations and resources, including limitations on it’s “Direct Connect” offering when compared with AWS and Azure.
In comparison with the breadth of information available regarding AWS and Azure, the support ecosystem for Google Cloud Platform can often feel underdeveloped.
Having your infrastructure hosted in Microsoft, Amazon or Google’s public cloud may seem like a good move when it comes to your business continuity planning – after all the three tech giants aren’t going to disappear any time soon. However billing complexity and reliability issues may mean it’s not as good an option as it first appears.
Acklo’s expert team can help you figure out if using one of the big public cloud providers really is the best way forward and if so, we can assist you with managing your solution, whilst optimising to control costs so you don’t end up with a nasty surprise when the invoice lands.
Yes, cloud solutions can lead to significant cost savings. Businesses benefit from a pay-as-you-go pricing model, reducing the need for large upfront investments in hardware and infrastructure. Additionally, cloud services such as Acklo's Private Cloud often reduce maintenance costs and provide greater operational efficiency.
Absolutely, it’s your choice! It’s your decision but Acklo can help and advise the best Hybrid solution to suit your business processes and network needs.
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