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Moving your business to the cloud
Been asked to ‘move us to the cloud’ without a clear idea of what that involves? You do not need a technical specification to start. Tell us how your business works, what is causing problems and what you want to improve.
We will help you separate the useful options from the changes you do not need.
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We help you choose and look after the technology your team uses every day.
Describe the work, even without the technical names
For a first conversation, it helps to know how many people use your IT, where they work and which systems matter most. Describe what an application does if you do not know how it is hosted. An invoice, a list of staff tools or a contact at your current supplier can help fill in the detail later.
We can then discuss what might change, what could stay as it is and which questions need a technical review. Moving shared files, replacing an office server and changing a business application are different projects, even when they begin with the same request.
Understand the cost before making the decision
Separate the work needed to move from the ongoing cost of running the new service. Licences, protection of your information, internet connections and support for staff can all affect the total. Compare those with keeping or replacing your current systems.
A useful proposal explains the assumptions so you can discuss it with colleagues. Ask what happens as staff numbers or storage needs change, and which costs remain with existing suppliers. A smaller equipment bill does not, by itself, establish a cheaper overall arrangement.
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Plan for people, not just the transfer of data
Staff need to know what is changing, when it will happen and where to get help. Allow time to test important tasks and explain different ways of working. Keep the old system available until the agreed checks and recovery decisions have been completed.
Some businesses benefit from keeping part of their IT on-site. Our hybrid cloud guide explains that option. When you want Proxar to supply and look after the environment, explore managed cloud.
Already have a destination and a technical plan? Cloud migration services covers the delivery, testing and handover work. The initial conversation can start wherever your business has reached, rather than taking you back through decisions already made.
Client experience
What our clients say
“I’ve worked with Proxar for a number of years and have always found them to be honest, knowledgeable and informative.”
Before you decide
Your questions, answered
What would actually change for our staff?
It depends on the project. People might access shared files differently, use an application through a new service or sign in from more locations. Start with the tasks they need to complete and test those tasks during planning. You do not have to move everything at once.
Will we still need IT support?
Yes. Staff still need help with devices, access and applications. The new environment also needs administration and protection. Changing where a system runs does not remove those responsibilities; the proposal should explain who will handle them once the move is complete.
What if our IT manager already has a plan?
We can discuss the delivery with them. Bring the destination, requirements and decisions already agreed so we can focus on the remaining work. Testing, cutover, recovery and handover still need clear owners even when the platform choice has already been made.
Can we decide after an initial discussion?
You do not need to commit to a move before exploring it. The first discussion can identify options, missing information and any discovery work needed. A decision should follow a clear view of costs, changes for staff and the systems that would remain in place.
Your next step
Tell us what you have been asked to achieve
You can start with an ageing server, a problem with remote working or a request from the board. We will help turn it into a conversation about the options, without expecting you to bring a finished plan.