The world is moving to the cloud, and AWS (Amazon Web Services) is the cloud pioneer everyone is looking up to. Organizations across the globe have found utility in using the extensive tools and software solutions offered by AWS that make their business processes smoother, faster, and more flexible. While almost everyone is moving (or planning to move) to AWS, it is important to know that migration is not as simple and straightforward as it sounds. If you are using a fairly recent legacy system, your AWS migration should be hassle-free. However, if you are switching from a legacy system you have been using for several years, the migration can get a little tricky.
While migrating to AWS comes with a bunch of benefits, it is important to be practical about the same. For this, you should be able to answer two important questions – Why should you migrate, do you really need to do so?
Why Should You Migrate To AWS?
Let us start by answering the simpler question. Here are a few key benefits of making the shift to Amazon Web Services:
High Security
Especially if you deal with sensitive information like PII (personally identifiable information) and financial details, you cannot compromise your system’s security. AWS adopts multiple security approaches to keep your data safeguarded and free from the look of hackers. Some of these approaches include data backup, data encryption, activity logging, security groups, and more.
High Flexibility
It is difficult to beat AWS when it comes to flexibility. AWS users around the world are always happy with new code deployments and faster time-to-market. High flexibility will let you start on new projects without experiencing crippling delays.
Cost-effective Operations
Moving to the cloud is much more cost-effective than running on-premise data centers as the latter require power, space, and hardware infrastructure. AWS helps you save all the money you would have otherwise spent on equipment, space, repairs, hardware, and much more. Moreover, AWS charges you for its services as you use them. This gives you greater control over the money you spend and areas where you spend it.
Do You Really Need To Migrate To AWS?
Many organizations and tech professionals are held back by this question. People working on older legacy platforms hesitate as they feel the cloud is not for them. Organizations willing to build smaller applications also feel the same way.
However, the short and simple answer to this question is “Yes.” Irrespective of the hardware legacy platform you are switching from and the size of the cloud-based application you want to build, you really need to migrate to AWS if you are aiming for progress. While some migration projects take longer and get more complicated than others, this should not be a reason to avoid AWS migration altogether.
Make A Successful Switch To AWS With VIZIO
If you want to get to the cloud and need professional help for the same, VIZIO helps you implement AWS for your organization. Our team of trained and passionate AWS experts tailor their services to your needs and ensure that you get maximum value by making the much-needed shift to AWS.