If you're still on the fence about moving to the cloud, it can feel like sticking with what you know is the best option. But your business (and your competitors) will continue to grow and change, even if your systems don't. So, ask yourself if you can...

  • Keep up with the pace of change
  • Close gaps in your system's security
  • Support your IT infrastructure as employees' skillsets change
  • Improve business continuity
  • Reduce costs
  • Find opportunities to innovate

...with your current legacy environment? So, if you know that you need to adapt to a new cloud-based model, but aren't sure where to start, we're here to help.

In 2023, over 72% of businesses worldwide were affected by ransomware attacks

Don't fall victim to ransomware attacks

There is no one-size-fits-all solution that can protect your organization from ransomware and other cyberattacks. But the security options available through Microsoft come pretty close...

six Common cybersecurity myths

MYTH #1: YOU CAN INVEST IN AN ON-PREMISE SOLUTION AND SIT ON IT

Younger companies are disrupting the market and starting with the best technology. In today's fast-paced environment, it is not practical to implement business applications that are rigid, difficult to upgrade, and then stick with them forever. 

MYTH #2: JOKE'S ON YOU! WE ALREADY HOST IN THE CLOUD

Sorry to break it to you but, simply hosting your current processes in 'the cloud' isn't digital transformation.* Simply running the same old technology on different servers outside your building is only scratching the surface. You can realize even better economies of scale and flexibility with less hassle (and less technical debt) by outsourcing not only the hardware, but also the software.

MYTH #3: THE INTERNET IS OPTIONAL

Most modern software architectures need the internet to connect to remote facilities, partners, and external data repositories. Global commerce and modern customer buying behaviors mean your software must have significant reliability on the internet, whether you like it or not. This does mean relinquishing some control, but the benefits far outweigh the cost. 

MYTH #4: IF I CAN'T SEE IT, I CAN'T PROTECT IT

We get it. It is comforting to know that in the event something goes wrong, you can just go and check on your servers yourself. However, external attackers are getting more and more sophisticated at finding on-premise vulnerabilities. The idea that your internal IT team has the same skill set and up-to-date knowledge to combat the security threats of today as the entire security team at Microsoft is just...not realistic. Not to mention the physical risk of having an on-site server. What happens the next time there is a hurricane, earthquake, or someone with a backhoe cuts the wrong cord?

MYTH #5:  WE'RE FINE WITH WHAT WE HAVE FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT DECADE

Some things get better with age. Cheese, fine wine, your favorite pair of jeans...but not technology. Well – at least most legacy technology. Unlike on-prem systems, cloud technology never gets stale. You never have to do a giant, expensive update and you're always on the latest and greatest. Our current clients have found getting almost instant access to new capabilities like AI-driven distributed order management (DOM), built-in eCommerce shopping cart platform, machine learning customer insights, and baked-in advanced business intelligence a breath of fresh air after years of having to patch on these capabilities with other solutions.

MYTH #6: I'M ABOUT TO HANG UP MY HAT AND RETIRE – THE NEXT PERSON CAN HANDLE IT

Ok – this isn't really a "myth." If you've been through an implementation before, the thought of doing another one could be like asking you to get all your teeth pulled. But is this really the legacy you want to leave behind? Your understanding of the business is second to none. Think of not only the technical knowledge you've picked up over the years, but also the inner workings of how business processes actually function (because we all know it's not quite as simple as what's on paper.) So, we ask you again: what legacy will you leave behind? A company that is ready for the next 10 years, or a company facing a major systems overhaul without the expertise of their knight in shining armor?

MYTH #3: THE INTERNET IS OPTIONAL

Most modern software architectures need the internet to connect to remote facilities, partners, and external data repositories. Global commerce and modern customer buying behaviors mean your software must have significant reliability on the internet, whether you like it or not. This does mean relinquishing some control, but the benefits far outweigh the cost.