How to Choose the Right Cloud Services Partner

Whether you are finally making the move to the cloud or finding yourself unhappy with your current cloud services partner, it makes all the difference working with a partner who is able to help your business thrive. Many businesses assume that all cloud-based services providers are much the same. While in theory, they may provide similar services, the differences are typically seen in the provider’s ability to help you scale your business. Without a partner that takes a progressive approach, you will find it far more limiting being on the cloud. You may even find yourself getting frustrated when current solutions no longer suit your goals. 

How do you go about choosing a cloud services partner that can adapt to your business needs? Let’s take a look.

Selecting the Best Cloud Services Partner

To get the best cloud services, you need to choose the best partner. Here are a few things to look for when making your choice.

Experience. 

This may sound obvious, but many businesses overlook the value that experience offers. Some may get distracted by partners who seem to be promising the latest innovations, without taking experience and reputation into account. The problem with this is that brand-new providers seldom have the ability to ensure peace of mine the way that experienced, established providers are able to do. Experience equates to reputation, which in turn, equates to trust. Partnering with a trusted provider is the best way to ensure that you will always be able to expect the best service.

Vision.

That’s not to say that innovation is not important. Vision plays an equally big role in the decision on which provider to choose. Those that lack the ability to think forward and provide progressive solutions are typically limited in their thinking. This also makes them limited in their offering. As a result, you will end up with services that are not able to adapt as your needs change. Forward-thinking partners will be able to help you change as technology changes, allowing you to stay ahead of your competition without falling behind.

Expertise.

Finally, do not overlook the value of expertise. This goes hand in hand with both experience and vision. You need a partner who is good at what they do and fully knowledgable about the systems they offer. For cloud-based tools, this means a solid understanding of all Microsoft solutions, from Azure to Microsoft 365. Comprehensive understanding ensures the very best support at all times along with the ability to recommend the best tools for your specific needs. 

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