3 Things You Must Know BEFORE Moving Microsoft Dynamics to the Cloud

Business management technology has made a giant leap into the cloud, including Microsoft Dynamics. Moving legacy systems to the cloud offers many advantages from time and cost savings to mobility to improved data security. However, it isn’t as straightforward as many vendors would have you believe. Before you move Dynamics to the cloud, download 3 Painful Mistakes to Avoid When Moving Dynamics to the Cloud and learn how you can avoid these 3 common, costly mistakes.

Modern business management systems are involved and require the insight and support of your skilled IT team and experienced providers. Even with Microsoft Dynamics already in place, moving to the cloud isn’t as simple as you may think. You must still carefully evaluate cloud services to ensure the cloud you choose will support your unique business needs and goals long-term. Rushing this decision can lead to any one of these mistakes:

1. Taking the ‘standard’ cloud package: There is no cloud package that can support your exact business needs right out-of-the-box. There are many cloud providers and cloud options. From public and private clouds to hybrid cloud solutions, you need to weigh each option carefully and understand how your choices will impact your business.

Tip: Instead of taking a standard cloud package, ask an experienced cloud provider to show you the latest cloud technologies. Then, work together to choose the right cloud options for your specific business needs.

2. Feeling pressure to decide fast: Sure, you want to boost productivity and find new ways to reduce waste while increasing profits. However, the cloud isn’t a full turnkey solution. Moving Microsoft Dynamics to the cloud must support strategic plans and business operations which is why this process takes time and deliberate planning. Don’t let promotions or unrealistic timeframes distract you from the goal at hand.

 Tip: Instead of being pressured to make quick decisions based on the latest-and-greatest technology, choose a provider that will take the time to understand your strategic goals and provide support as you begin your cloud journey. 

3. Making across-the-board decisions: Your business generates a variety of data—some private, some proprietary and sensitive customer information. Each department, workload and dataset must to be evaluated separately. Consider compliance obligations, security measures and the ability for employees, vendors or customers that may need access to certain information.

Tip: Instead of making sweeping decisions, consider whether there are advantages to keeping certain data in a public cloud while using a private cloud for other workloads or sensitive data.

Plan A Successful Move to the Cloud

Moving Microsoft Dynamics to the cloud isn’t a simple decision or a one-size-fits-all solution. Evaluating your cloud options and how they will impact your business takes deliberate planning and careful consideration. Plan a successful move to the cloud by downloading the infographic and contact SBS Group for guidance and support as you move legacy systems to the cloud.