Elevating Your Business: Getting Started with Digital Transformation

Elevating Your Business: Getting Started with Digital Transformation

As a small or medium-sized businesses (SMBs) you can’t afford to overlook the importance of digital transformation. It’s more than just a trendy term; it’s a crucial step for survival and expansion.

Digital transformation is about integrating digital technology into every aspect of your business to fundamentally change how it operates and delivers value to customers. This includes using cloud computing for scalability and flexibility, adopting data analytics for informed decision-making, implementing AI and automation for efficiency, embracing e-commerce and digital marketing, and transitioning to digital platforms for collaboration. It requires cultural shifts, organizational restructuring, and ongoing technological innovation to stay competitive.

Getting started with Cloud Migration – Assess Your Digital Maturity

or SMBs, this first step is transitioning from traditional, on-premises environments to the cloud. Let’s explore how your business can make this shift effectively while keeping budget constraints and resource limitations in mind.

Every business is at a different stage of its digital journey, influenced by factors like existing contracts and hardware age. While some have already started, others may still heavily rely on traditional systems. Regardless of your stage, transitioning to the cloud strategically can maximize existing investments.

Timing is crucial for cloud migrations. Knowing when existing systems will reach the end of their lifecycle or when contracts are up for renewal is key. Instead of pouring money into hardware upgrades or outdated contracts, moving to the cloud can offer numerous benefits while optimizing costs.

You should work with your managed IT services provider to lay out an strategic IT roadmap which will help you prepare your digital transformation and align your business goals and IT accordingly.

Benefits of Cloud Transformation

Transitioning to cloud-based infrastructure offers more than just technological convenience; it brings a host of advantages across operations. From boosting employee productivity with seamless collaboration tools to enhancing data security and compliance measures, the cloud is synonymous with efficiency, scalability, and resilience.

• Employee Productivity: Cloud tools enable efficient work, real-time collaboration, and access from any device with an internet connection.
• Advanced Security and Compliance: Cloud providers ensure robust security measures and compliance with regulations.
• Shift of Ownership: Cloud migration transfers infrastructure management to the service provider, allowing focus on core business activities.
• Cost Savings: Cloud solutions eliminate expensive hardware purchases and offer a predictable pay-as-you-go pricing model.
• Business Continuity: Cloud infrastructure provides resilience and redundancy, reducing the risk of data loss or downtime.

Are you using Microsoft 365 as your Modern Workplace? It’s an excellent starting point!

Microsoft 365 Business licensing grants access to powerful cloud-based tools like SharePoint and OneDrive. These offer secure document management and storage, facilitating seamless collaboration and data access from anywhere.

If you’re only using Microsoft 365 for basic computing like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, you’re missing out. SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams are included in your subscription at no extra cost and can be deployed to your team for a small project fee. Once you’re in the cloud, you never have to make a move again. Access your files from anywhere, on any device, and at any time. Collaborate real-time with your colleagues and have confidence that your data is secure and protected from both internal and external threats.

Proper Sky is here to help with all your digital transformation needs.

Cloud migration is a prime opportunity for SMBs to embrace digital transformation, enhance agility, and foster business growth. By navigating budget constraints and resource limitations thoughtfully, SMBs can leverage the cloud’s power to thrive in today’s digital marketplace.

Proper Sky has been helping small and medium size businesses across the Greater Philadelphia area navigate their digital transformation.

Are you approaching a server refresh? Talk to Proper Sky about what it would take migrate you to the cloud today. Not sure how much time you left on your on-prem IT infrastructure? You’re not alone! Our team can do an assessment and provide you with the missing details and recommendations to get you started.