{"id":6501,"date":"2021-10-04T09:47:20","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T09:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/intelliworx.wpenginepowered.com\/au\/?p=6501"},"modified":"2025-04-07T04:49:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T04:49:10","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-cloud-managed-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intelliworx.co\/au\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-cloud-managed-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about Cloud Managed Services"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cloud\u00a0managed services is an offering provided by a managed service provider (MSP).\u00a0MSPs\u00a0exist to\u00a0alleviate some, or\u00a0all, of\u00a0the burden of businesses when it comes to their technology.\u00a0Offering a cost-effective solution to on-premises\u00a0technology\u00a0and\u00a0resources, they allow for the outsourcing and management of IT services<\/a>\u00a0by experts in the field.<\/p>\n

Businesses can be assured that they are getting the best skills\u00a0and experience in managed services\u00a0in areas such as security, IT support,\u00a0and cloud\u00a0management,\u00a0so\u00a0businesses\u00a0can focus on other\u00a0priorities\u00a0such as customer service,\u00a0innovation,\u00a0and growth.<\/p>\n

An overview of cloud technology<\/a><\/h2>\n

Cloud\u00a0technology is\u00a0accessed through cloud providers like Microsoft<\/a>\u00a0or Amazon. These providers have large, powerful servers\u00a0located\u00a0all over the world to host their cloud service.\u00a0They spend billions investing in the latest cyber security technology to safeguard their cloud.<\/p>\n

Businesses can access the cloud like they would an entertainment streaming service, through a browser. It can be any device, a MacBook or a PC, a\u00a0smartphone,\u00a0or a tablet. They\u00a0essentially rent\u00a0space on the cloud, paying only for the services that they use\u00a0on a monthly basis.\u00a0Microsoft\u00a0is responsible for\u00a0the\u00a0costs involved in\u00a0purchasing\u00a0and maintaining the hardware that runs the\u00a0cloud,\u00a0so businesses are alleviated of this expense\u00a0and burden.<\/p>\n

Once connected, the cloud\u00a0operates\u00a0at high speeds.\u00a0The technology\u00a0is\u00a0flexible and\u00a0scalable, meaning you can add and remove services at any point in time.\u00a0These services can be anything\u00a0from a software application\u00a0to data storage,\u00a0to a virtual PC, to a network,\u00a0to an increase in network bandwidth,\u00a0a\u00a0database,\u00a0a development\u00a0environment, even\u00a0a virtual server.<\/p>\n

Essentially, businesses can choose to have their entire infrastructure on the cloud, eliminating much of the physical IT infrastructure they have on-premises and the resources needed to support that infrastructure. The risk of downtime is also minimised in comparison to having an on-premises server because if something goes wrong with one of Microsoft\u2019s servers, they will seamlessly redistribute traffic to one of their other servers. Business partners can be connected to each other, with appropriate access controls, making the entire supply chain a much more efficient, faster process.<\/p>\n

Cloud\u00a0technology brings business together. It allows for a streamlined,\u00a0centralised\u00a0approach,\u00a0providing\u00a0powerful collaborative tools. The more of the business that is moved onto the\u00a0cloud\u00a0solutions, the more real-time analytical data is available to aid in management decision making. This data, together with the scalability and flexibility of the technology,\u00a0allows businesses to act quickly and take\u00a0advantage\u00a0of opportunities they would have otherwise missed.<\/p>\n

Cloud\u00a0adoption\u00a0supports businesses to stay\u00a0abreast\u00a0of the\u00a0latest\u00a0technology,\u00a0identifying\u00a0bottlenecks and areas of weakness, allowing them to thrive, innovate\u00a0and\u00a0remain\u00a0competitive.<\/p>\n

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What kind of cloud options are available?<\/h2>\n

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to the cloud. Each solution must be tailored\u00a0to the needs of the\u00a0individual\u00a0business. This is where\u00a0the\u00a0cloud\u00a0managed\u00a0services offering\u00a0provided\u00a0by MSPs\u00a0can be helpful. Their job is to\u00a0assess\u00a0the current legacy\u00a0technology and to\u00a0provide\u00a0advice and suggestions on\u00a0how the business can best benefit from\u00a0transitioning some or\u00a0all\u00a0their IT infrastructure to the\u00a0cloud.<\/p>\n

The types of clouds that are available are:<\/strong><\/p>\n