The cloud is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a driving force behind business innovation and growth at all levels. This ongoing trend could see the cloud computing market valued at over $1 trillion by 2028. Businesses that fail to adopt this technology risk being left behind.
However, it’s important to note that the cloud isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. This is where multicloud comes into play. By distributing workloads across multiple cloud service providers, businesses can benefit from the best each platform has to offer while reducing risks.
Small and medium-sized business owners may wonder how to navigate this complex landscape. That’s where Zones comes in. With over three decades of expertise and a proven track record, we’re here to explain why the multicloud approach is ideal for your business and how Zones is the perfect partner for your cloud journey.
The Multicloud Advantage: A Game-Changer for SMBs
Adopting a multicloud strategy enables businesses to harness the best features of multiple cloud providers. Research shows that 80% of organisations are already implementing a multicloud strategy. Let’s explore why this shift is crucial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Flexibility and Choice
Multicloud allows businesses to choose from the best services offered by different providers, such as Microsoft Azure and other public clouds. This enables the optimisation of workloads while taking advantage of cutting-edge innovations across platforms.
Enhanced Performance
By distributing workloads across multiple clouds, businesses can enhance performance and ensure their applications run smoothly. This approach helps manage peak loads, reduce latency, and maintain high service availability.
Risk Management
Multicloud reduces reliance on a single provider, improving reliability and uptime. This strategy mitigates the risks of vendor lock-in and ensures business continuity, even if one provider experiences disruptions.
Zones: Your Trusted Multicloud Partner
For over 35 years, Zones has been at the forefront of the IT industry, delivering tailored cloud solutions specifically designed for SMEs. Operating in more than 120 countries and offering support in over 12 languages, Zones has assisted more than 20,000 clients globally, establishing itself as a reliable partner in digital transformation.
Proven Success
Zones has cemented its reputation as a global IT solutions provider. Our dedicated team of over 350 professionals is available 24/7 to ensure your business receives top-tier service. Our areas of expertise include Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Centre, Networking, and Security, all supported by our Managed, Professional, and Staffing services.
Global Assistance
With a global technical support centre and operations based in the US, Zones provides continuous support to keep your cloud services running. Our proactive and reactive support strategies are designed to minimise downtime and ensure seamless business continuity.
Why Choose Zones for Multicloud Services?
Our Multicloud Managed Services offer a comprehensive range of solutions to optimise your cloud environment, prioritise security, and effectively manage costs.
Comprehensive Management Platform
We offer a centralised management platform to ensure your cloud environments operate at their best. Ongoing monitoring and management help promptly address any issues, ensuring performance standards are consistently met.
Cost Optimisation
Zones helps you optimise costs by providing valuable insights and recommendations on resource usage. Our experts identify cost-saving opportunities and manage cloud spending across various cloud service providers (CSPs), reducing your total cost of ownership (TCO).
Security and Compliance
We implement robust security measures to protect your data and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Integration and Interoperability
We seamlessly integrate and manage various cloud services and resources from multiple CSPs, ensuring compatibility, data portability, and smooth interoperability. This allows you to maximise the value of your cloud investments.
SLA Management
We establish and manage service level agreements (SLAs) to guarantee performance and availability.
Vendor Management
As your primary point of contact, we manage relationships with multiple cloud providers, simplifying your overall experience.
The Zones Advantage: Integrated Services with Microsoft
We understand that Microsoft technologies are often central to SME operations. That’s why we’ve developed integrated cloud managed services to optimise your Microsoft 365 and Azure investments. By combining our expertise with Microsoft’s powerful solutions, we can assist with:
- Reactive Support
Our 24/7 priority support ensures quick problem resolution to minimise downtime and keep your business running smoothly. - Service Delivery Management
We assist with the planning and execution of your cloud projects for a seamless transition and optimal performance. - Proactive Services
We focus on improving the health of your IT infrastructure by addressing potential issues before they escalate. - Enhanced Support Services
Zones provides specialised support to resolve your organisation’s most complex IT challenges, ensuring a hassle-free cloud environment. - Global Support
With support available in multiple locations worldwide, you can rely on consistent, dependable service wherever your business operates.
Conclusion
In a world where 80% of organisations use multiple public or private clouds, adopting a multicloud strategy is essential for SMEs to remain competitive. With our integrated Microsoft services, we’re the ideal partner for your multicloud journey. Let Zones help you unlock the full potential of the cloud and drive your business forward.