Migrating your most valuable assets (data and documents) to the cloud is a transformative endeavour that can unlock unprecedented growth and innovation for organizations. When it comes to security, cost savings, reliable services and scalability, there is no bigger advantage than storing your most valuable assets in the cloud. But migrating to the cloud is more complex than simply moving your data from on-premise to a cloud-based system – it requires careful planning and consideration and a serious partner to carry out the project. Here are some considerations for your cloud transformation.
Process expertise/strategic planning and comprehensive assessment
The cloud transformation project consists of several critical steps, including planning, execution, and documentation, which are required to reap the benefits of having your data available in the cloud. A meticulous evaluation of your current IT infrastructure is the foundation of a successful cloud migration. Identify which applications and workloads are suitable for the cloud, which may require re-architecting, and which should be decommissioned. Prioritize these elements based on business impact and complexity to develop a clear migration roadmap.
Compliance/documentation
Before and during the migration of data to the cloud, organizations must follow government and industry regulations (e.g. GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS), as well as your company’s corporate policies. As data is being shifted from one location to another, it is important to be able to provide proof of each step by documenting the details. Having in-depth knowledge about which information is needed by auditors will help the migration achieve compliance. Compliance is not just a mandate but a commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity and trustworthiness.
Security
During the process of data extraction, data transformation and data ingestion, organizations need to ensure their data is secure and safe by sticking to the highest security standards. Security standards need to be state-of-the-art and as technology advances, new methods and processes need to be used in order to avoid vulnerability. Focusing on security during your cloud migration not only protects your assets but also enhances your organization’s reputation and competitive edge. By implementing these comprehensive security measures, you ensure a seamless transition that empowers your business to leverage the full benefits of cloud technology confidently.
Data migration
Ensuring high quality and efficient data migration is crucial to the success of your cloud migration journey. The process of transferring data from legacy systems to the cloud involves numerous challenges that require meticulous planning and execution. Here are the key factors to focus on for a successful data migration:
- Data cleansing and quality assurance
- Selecting the optimal data migration strategy
- Efficient data transfer and performance optimization
- Rigorous testing and validation
- Minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity
- Leveraging OpenText’s advanced migration tools and expertise
Choosing your partner
Choosing the best partner for performing a migration of data to the cloud is an important step to consider. From process expertise to compliance to the latest processes and technologies, OpenText™ Professional Services experts can guide and support you throughout the cloud migration process. By putting your valuable data into the hands of OpenText Professional Services, the cloud experts will provide the quickest return on investment and give you peace of mind while delivering security, reliability, compliance and scalability of your data, whether in the OpenText Cloud, hybrid scenarios or even in other 3rd party clouds.
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Author: Robert Hofer, Senior Manager Professional Services
