The benefits of moving to the cloud are well known by now, but so are stories of lengthy or troublesome migrations and implementations. Luckily, there are ways to reap the benefits of the cloud quickly. We’ve explored this in depth and we’re ready to share how we’re making it possible.
But first, a note of clarification. Cloud computing has become a broad topic. What we’re focusing on here is how to deploy cloud-based solutions that truly empower your organization to do more – not just moving some data from an on-premise server to a cloud-based one.
With that clarified, let’s dive in.
Cloud migration is the process of moving your digital operations to a cloud service, typically from an on-premises setup to a remotely hosted one. This gives your organization many new capabilities, including the ability to access your applications from anywhere, improved synchronization of data, and more opportunities to automate workflows.
When migrating, there are five approaches you can take. Due to the term “cloud migration,” most people simply imagine moving their existing applications from one place to another. However, you can also think of cloud migration as moving your organization to the cloud, switching to a new, built-for-cloud platform.
Between these two methods, there are different “middle ground” options. These are the main approaches to cloud migration, ordered with increasing level of time and resources required (from fastest to slowest):
There are 3 things you will need to manage a successful cloud migration: the right tools to move data, a systematic plan to make it happen cleanly, and the cloud experience necessary to be prepared for issues you may encounter.
For over 20 years, 3Di has been creating and working with enterprise-grade software — and we’ve rolled what we learned into a cloud-based software platform designed to make migrating to the cloud a simple and highly rewarding process. The 3Di Engage cloud platform was built to serve as a solid foundation for new cloud systems. On top of this foundation, our solution accelerators serve as building blocks with pre-built modules that handle dozens of cross-industry needs, such as:
For each customer, we use our industry experience to assemble the appropriate set of modules and customize them for a wide variety of use cases
This unique approach to cloud software helps us create the best of both worlds: powerful software without lengthy timelines or high costs.
From medtech and manufacturing to housing and real estate, the modules in 3Di Engage can be quickly customized and rapidly deployed to match your use case. Whether you’re managing a thousand apartments, trying to organize patient intake processes, or streamlining your supply chain, 3Di gives you the tools you need, at speed.
On average it takes about 2 months to get started with 3Di Engage, with more complex systems taking up to 6 months, and simpler projects taking as little as 2 weeks to launch.
We like to say 3Di Engage is “more like an Uber and less like renting or buying a car.” You don’t have to worry about all the hassle that comes with taking responsibility for your software. We handle all the responsibilities of software ownership, so you don’t have to. Support for maintenance, operations, and new solution requests are included in your subscription.
3Di Engage is easy to use, easy to customize, and empowers your organization with automation, adaptive workflow management for complex processes, and a simplified, central location to oversee each workflow, customer, and data point as needed.
Worried about overhauling your existing applications, like accounting software? With our flexible integration setup, 3Di Engage can integrate with every application you use. And if you have an uncommon application you want to connect, we’ll build the integration for you.
Aside from the major cost savings you get from not building software from scratch, 3Di has taken several steps to make the 3Di Engage cloud platform more accessible.
Most notably, we provide non-seat licensing (as opposed to a per-user pricing model). This gives you predictable costs and a high ROI, because costs don’t rise with increased usage or larger team sizes.
Cloud migration can drastically increase your organizational efficiency, reducing your workload with automation, and providing you with actionable insights into the data you handle.
Different organizations have different needs, so you may be able to get by with a simple method like rehosting or replatforming. However, if your organization has insufficient cloud experience, these methods can cause more problems than they solve, and you miss out on the benefits that cause people to migrate to the cloud in the first place.
That’s why most organizations will find it makes more sense to go through a cloud migration consultant like 3Di, so you can get the migration right the first time and experience the full benefits of cloud software.
Accelerate your cloud migration today with 3Di.