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What to consider when moving applications to the Microsoft cloud

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According to Computerworld, 42% of IT decision makers planned to increase spending on cloud computing in 2015. While companies are adopting cloud technologies at rapid pace, migrating from existing technology to the cloud can still be a challenge. For an optimal (read: as smooth and quick as possible) move to the cloud, it’s critical to consider your requirements and explore the available features.

While this ZDNet article where Mary Jo Foley interviews a former Azure evangelist is a couple years old, I think these tips to guide your thought process still hold true: always plan for the long term, start with something simple and know the outcomes you want to achieve.

When done right, migrating on-premises applications to the cloud can lead to a significant ROI. The process, however, can seem rather complex, as there are numerous paths to take and changes that are required. A directive as simple as, “lets move some applications to the cloud,” involves many choices, and must consider an organization’s requirements, evaluation criteria and architectural principles, according to Gartner. You’ll want to look at a number of salient points, which we will cover in a webinar this Wednesday, July 29 at 1 pm CT: Optimize Business Performance by Moving Apps to the Microsoft Cloud.
During the session, Perficient’s Joe Crabtree, National Practice Lead for Custom Application Development, and Chris Pietschmann, a Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, will give an overview of migrations to Microsoft Azure, a rundown of the various service options and a tried and true approach to planning for a successful migration.

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Taylor Rhyne

I work closely with our content management practices and partners at Perficient to lead marketing efforts designed to increase awareness and impact pipeline. I have experience in a variety of industries and have spent the last decade creating multi-faceted campaigns, working to integrate various channels into the plan and maximize effectiveness.

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