Best Practices for Choosing a Cloud-Managed Services Provider

Best Practices for Choosing a CloudManaged Services Provider

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Do you know that the successful transition to cloud solution services does not depend solely on you? So who else is responsible for it? The service provider who is assisting you in making the transition and implementing the cloud-managed services. Do you know how you can choose the right cloud managed service provider ?

 Here are six best practices that will help you reach the correct decision.

Look for the right credentials

 Does your service provider have the required certificates and credentials? What is their relationship with top service providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google? Answers to these questions prove that your data is in safe hands and the cloud management service provider is reliable andadeptfor the task.

Check the technological capabilities

 Besides certification, also check if the service provider's technical knowledge and skill set are updated per the current trends. You should also analyze your service provider's cloud architectures, standards, and policies to judge iftheyarea perfectfitforyour business.

Ask for a legal service agreement

Do not shy away from drawing up a contract that safeguards the interests of both parties. Legal service level agreements answer the what, why, how, and when of measuring cloud managed services providers' performance.

Inquire about support services

 You will need support and maintenance services after the cloud implementation. Ensure that the cloud partner offers post-sales services. You must also be aware of the expected time required to resolve any critical issue so thatyour business does not suffer.

Compare and analyze cost

 Do not settle on one vendor. It is advisable to evaluate all suitable alternatives and compare the costofservices.

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