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Beat Ammann
Managing Director Region Schaffhausen
The acquisition of VMware by Broadcom is having a significant impact on the IT industry and is forcing many companies, especially SMEs, to re-evaluate their virtualisation and infrastructure strategies. These changes result not only from the acquisition itself, but also from rising licence costs and the discontinuation of support for certain products. According to Forrester, up to 20% of VMware customers are planning to switch to alternative solutions in the coming year. For Swiss SMEs, this offers an opportunity to benefit from highly secure and efficient cloud solutions, such as those from MTF, in order to reduce their IT costs and increase flexibility.
With these developments in mind, it is worth taking a closer look at the many advantages of cloud migration. One key aspect here is cost optimisation. Cost control is crucial for SMEs. Switching to cloud solutions, such as those offered by MTF, can bring considerable savings in the long term. Maintenance, licensing and hardware costs are eliminated or reduced, especially in light of VMware's new pricing policy. Flexible payment models, such as usage-based billing, make it possible to precisely control IT expenditure and adapt it to your own needs.
Cloud solutions offer SMEs a high degree of flexibility and scalability, enabling them to quickly and easily adapt their IT resources to changing business requirements. Instead of having to invest in expensive hardware, companies can expand or reduce their resources in the cloud as required. This is particularly beneficial for companies with seasonal fluctuations or unpredictable growth. MTF offers customised solutions in this area that are specifically tailored to the needs of SMEs.
Security is of central importance for SMEs. MTF invests heavily in security measures and compliance certifications to ensure the protection of your data. This includes comprehensive data encryption, regular security audits and ISO/IEC 27001 certifications. These high security standards often exceed the capabilities of individual SMEs and ensure that customers' data is always protected from unauthorised access and that all industry-specific compliance requirements are met. By moving to the cloud, companies benefit from advanced security measures without having to invest in costly security infrastructures themselves.
One of the biggest challenges for SMEs is maintaining and managing their IT infrastructure. Cloud solutions take over these tasks completely, allowing companies to concentrate on their core business. The cloud provider is responsible for updates, patches and maintenance. This significantly reduces the complexity and effort for the IT department.
By utilising cloud services, SMEs can react faster to the market and launch new products and services more quickly. Cloud environments enable the provision of development and test environments in just a few minutes. This accelerates the innovation cycle and significantly shortens the time to market.
Not every company wants to or can switch to cloud solutions. There are many good reasons why an on-premise solution might make sense for your organisation, such as data protection requirements, specific compliance guidelines or the desire for complete control over your own IT infrastructure. If you prefer an on-premise solution, MTF offers you various alternatives to VMware.
MTF analyses your specific requirements and develops customised solutions that are a perfect fit for your company. Our experts are characterised by their comprehensive know-how in the implementation and management of on-premise solutions and actively support you in implementing the best option for your needs. As an experienced implementation partner, MTF accompanies you from the planning stage through to the successful integration of your on-premise solution.
Migrating to the cloud offers SMEs numerous advantages such as increased flexibility, cost efficiency and scalability. However, to make the most of these benefits, it is crucial to choose a well thought-out and structured approach. MTF is on hand to advise on this.
Before SMEs start migrating to the cloud, they should carry out a thorough assessment of their existing IT infrastructure. This includes identifying applications and workloads that are suitable for the cloud, as well as analysing current IT costs and potential savings by moving to the cloud.
There are numerous cloud providers on the market, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, but also Swiss alternatives such as the Swiss Private Cloud from MTF. SMEs should compare these platforms based on criteria such as cost, scalability, security and availability of services and support in order to select the best solution for their specific requirements.
A carefully planned migration strategy is essential for a successful transition to the cloud. SMEs should proceed in stages and migrate less critical applications first in order to gain experience and minimise risks. A comprehensive plan should also include training employees and adapting business processes to the new cloud environment.
After migration, SMEs should continuously monitor and optimise their cloud usage. With the help of cost monitoring and optimisation tools, companies can ensure that cloud resources are used efficiently and unnecessary expenditure is avoided. Regular reviews ensure that the cloud services used continue to meet requirements and are adapted as necessary.
Many SMEs have concerns about the security of their data in the cloud. It is crucial to understand the security measures of cloud providers and ensure that data is protected by encryption and other measures. The MTF Cloud is operated in geo-redundant Swiss data centres and offers extensive security features that are already included in the basic package. These measures meet the highest standards and help SMEs to fulfil compliance requirements.
Migrating large amounts of data to the cloud is usually complex and time-consuming. SMEs should develop a solid data migration strategy and call in external experts if necessary. The integrity of the data must be guaranteed throughout the entire migration to avoid data loss or corruption.
The introduction of cloud technologies often requires existing work processes and structures to be adapted. SMEs should ensure that their employees are prepared for the new technologies and receive appropriate training. It is also important to optimise work processes in order to make the best possible use of the advantages of the cloud.
The acquisition of VMware by Broadcom and the associated changes in the IT industry offer SMEs a unique opportunity to rethink their IT strategies and move to cloud solutions. Migrating to the cloud offers numerous advantages, such as cost savings, greater flexibility, improved security and the ability to respond more quickly to the market. MTF is a reliable partner and, with its highly secure Swiss Private Cloud, offers a customised solution that is specifically tailored to the needs of SMEs. Our experts support you in evaluating your existing infrastructure, selecting the right cloud platform, developing a comprehensive migration strategy and optimising your cloud usage. With MTF at your side, you can be sure that your migration to the cloud will be successful and that your IT resources will be optimally utilised
Are you ready to take the next step towards cloud migration? Let the experts at MTF Solutions AG support you in your transformation to our highly secure Swiss Private Cloud. Contact us today to find out more about our customised cloud solutions and how we can help you future-proof your IT infrastructure. Start your cloud journey now! Get in touch with us.
What are the main benefits of cloud migration for SMEs?
Cloud migration offers SMEs benefits such as cost savings, greater flexibility, improved security and the ability to respond more quickly to the market.
Which cloud platform is the best for SMEs?
The choice of the best cloud platform depends on the specific requirements of an SME. Important criteria include costs, scalability, security and the availability of services and support.
What challenges can arise when migrating to the cloud?
The challenges include security concerns, the complexity of data migration and adapting work processes to the new environment.
How can SMEs optimise cloud usage?
SMEs can optimise their cloud usage by using tools to monitor and optimise costs and by regularly reviewing and adapting the cloud services they use.
Why is careful planning of cloud migration important?
Careful planning of cloud migration is important to minimise risks, make the transition smooth and ensure that cloud resources are used efficiently.
How does MTF Solutions AG support migration to the cloud?
We offer a thorough assessment of the existing IT infrastructure, develop a customised migration strategy and provide support in optimising cloud usage.
What are the main advantages of MTF's Swiss Private Cloud?
The MTF Private Cloud offers professional cloud computing for SMEs. MTF's own geo-redundant Swiss cloud data centres provide a secure basis for reliable operation and trustworthy data storage. Thanks to MTF's multi-cloud system, local IT installations (on-premise) or public cloud services (MS365, AWS, etc.) can be easily integrated into MTF's business cloud services.