- In 2013 SharePoint really has emerged as the focal point for sharing information and workflows across all Microsoft productivity applications.
- Organizations using SharePoint should give consideration to locating their next upgrade in the cloud. Microsoft would prefer you look to its SaaS offering, but SaaS is not the only option.
- To the cloud! This was an advertising mantra of Microsoft not long ago. But “to the cloud” creates more questions than it answers. If migrating an existing app to “the cloud” is a goal then which cloud (there are several options)? Once an appropriate target is chosen, how do we get it there?
Our Advice
Critical Insight
- Make the case for the right cloud. Start by understanding your level of readiness for SharePoint in the cloud by considering benefits and evaluating different cloud deployment options.
- Conduct a risk assessment and a TCO analysis of potential options in order to make an informed decision as to which deployment method is best suited for your organization.
- Planning the roll out of the front and back-ends will help ensure that potential issues are identified and mitigated, allowing for a smooth and successful deployment.
- On-going review and maintainence of your SharePoint deployment is necessary to make sure that the deployment continues to be useful and meet end-user needs.
Impact and Result
- Don’t jump into a cloud solution without fully investigating that you are making the right choice for your organization. Decide "which cloud" is best for your SharePoint deployment (SaaS, IaaS, hybrid) by evaluating your needs and options to strategically select a deployment method.
- This project is designed to lend itself to process standardization, helping you apply best practices or standard operating procedures in the future for planning and implementing cloud deployments.