<section class="section--first section--last"><div class="section-divider layoutSingleColumn"><hr class="section-divider"></div><div class="section-content"><div class="section-inner layoutSingleColumn"><p class="graf graf--p graf--first" name="sma5s">It is a no-brainer that the advent of cloud computing has certainly paved a productive path for numerous businesses across the globe; simplifying every aspect of computing. Today, the so called &lsquo;cloud&rsquo;&mdash;powered by the internet&mdash;is well-accepted as a reliable platform for storing and executing applications seamlessly. Identifying its operational efficiency, scalability, and flexibility, more and more organizations are trying to <a class="markup--anchor markup--p-anchor" data-href="https://blogs.partner.microsoft.com/mpn/migrate-your-customers-it-environments-to-the-cloud/" href="https://blogs.partner.microsoft.com/mpn/migrate-your-customers-it-environments-to-the-cloud/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">migrate their on-premises IT environments to the cloud</a>. As matter of fact, we are witnessing a full-scale transition towards the &lsquo;cloud era&rsquo; - where hardware devices and cables won&rsquo;t exist on-premises anymore.</p><p class="graf graf--p graf--first" name="sma5s"><br></p><p class="graf graf--p" name="6v49s">Recent reports suggest that the cloud services giant <a class="markup--anchor markup--p-anchor" data-href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/louiscolumbus/2017/04/29/roundup-of-cloud-computing-forecasts-2017/#7900ac7031e8" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/louiscolumbus/2017/04/29/roundup-of-cloud-computing-forecasts-2017/#7900ac7031e8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon Web Services</a> (AWS) attained a staggering 43 percent of the growth in its revenue compared to 2016. Citing the reason for this growth, AWS states that their customers migrated more than 23,000 databases using the AWS Database Migration Service since it was made available last year.</p><p class="graf graf--p" name="6v49s"><br></p><p class="graf graf--p" name="1a57">Still clueless about why you should migrate to the cloud? Perhaps you should check out the below-mentioned benefits of cloud adoption.</p><h3 class="graf graf--h3" name="gzg6">Operational Agility</h3><p class="graf graf--p" name="ie7eo">As we already know, the gist of cloud services lies in its exceptional level of flexibility that it offers. You can scale your cloud-based services according to your fluctuating business needs &ndash; a feature that an on-premise IT infrastructure fails to deliver. For instance, you can increase your cloud capabilities if your needs are high. Similarly, as data reside on remote servers, you can minimize the capabilities when your needs are basic. It is this unique level of flexibility that drives the operational agility of core business operations. The cloud also offers automated software updates, eliminating the need to install them manually.</p><h3 class="graf graf--h3" name="kzroq">Enhanced Security</h3><p class="graf graf--p" name="0kske">Talking about security, most cloud-based services are backed up by a fully-managed Tier 4 data center with best-in-class security; taking data security to a whole new level. In the event of a disaster, you can easily retrieve and access your data anytime as it resides on the cloud. This also comes with the comes with the ability to remotely wipe your data from lost devices.</p><h3 class="graf graf--h3" name="cntt5">User-friendly Interface</h3><p class="graf graf--p" name="5qh6u">When compared with an on-premise IT infrastructure, cloud platforms are easy to manage and administer &ndash; due to its user-friendly interface. For example, you can handle tasks such as managing permissions, adding users, resources and more in a hassle-free manner.</p><h3 class="graf graf--h3" name="0y8kc">Mobility - The Freedom to Work on the Move</h3><p class="graf graf--p" name="qtb8a">We are well-aware of the fact that cloud injects an unprecedented level of flexibility in computing. Apart from this, it also offers mobility - the ability to work on the move. Your employees can access and work on crucial business documents and applications from almost anywhere; and from any internet-enabled device.</p><h3 class="graf graf--h3" name="a9ti">Promotes a Collaborative Environment</h3><p class="graf graf--p" name="1rixa">Apart from offering a user-friendly interface, a cloud technology platform stages a highly collaborative environment &ndash; allowing your organization to access, edit and share documents on the move. The entire scenario is supported by cloud-based file sharing apps that enable real time updates; also portraying full visibility.</p><h3 class="graf graf--h3" name="5hi2f">Zero Server Maintenance Costs</h3><p class="graf graf--p" name="lvdek">Traditional on-premise environment comes along with the hurdle of maintaining multiple on-site servers at high operational costs. Cloud migration can set your organization free from this time-consuming process. All you need is a device that connects to your workload that resides on the cloud. Thus, in an innovative manner, adopting cloud services saves a considerable amount of hardware costs that can be invested in core business operations.</p><p class="graf graf--p" name="23uig">As you can see, the cloud is a package of endless possibilities!</p><p class="graf graf--p graf--last" name="7h504">And now that you are well-aware about the opportunities that a cloud computing platform can open up, it is time to choose best cloud service provider that can instantly streamline your business operations.<br><br></p><p class="graf graf--p graf--last" name="7h504"><br></p></div><!--<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code ----><span class="hs-cta-wrapper" id="hs-cta-wrapper-c445a636-98b3-4efc-9718-78a60075f0ea"><span class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-c445a636-98b3-4efc-9718-78a60075f0ea" id="hs-cta-c445a636-98b3-4efc-9718-78a60075f0ea"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--><a href="https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2627927/c445a636-98b3-4efc-9718-78a60075f0ea" target="_blank"><img class="hs-cta-img fr-fic fr-dii" id="hs-cta-img-c445a636-98b3-4efc-9718-78a60075f0ea" style="border-width: 0px;" height="200" width="600" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2627927/c445a636-98b3-4efc-9718-78a60075f0ea.png" alt="Cloud Migration Solution Sheet"></a></span></span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></div></section>