By Simon Rutt, Programmes DIrector, CIF
As more and more IT systems are externalised, making sure you pick the right cloud providers has become critical to long-term success.
However, the available market is vast, with a myriad of providers offering an even larger number of services. From market giants like Microsoft, Amazon and Google through to smaller niche players offering bespoke services.
So how do you select the right cloud provider from so many? The answer is a defined selection and procurement process appropriately weighted towards your unique set of needs.
We’ve distilled the key factors into a definitive list of 8 consideration areas.