Here are key challenges why most businesses in Singapore hesitate from embracing the cloud entirely.)
According to a 2010 survey, 23% of Singapore companies have opted for cloud technology. The driving factors behind cloud technology in the nation are the rise of e-governance; the goals of being the Smart Nation and creating purpose-driven cloud applications. It continues to be a catalyst for organizations on the island.
However, it can’t be denied that many Singapore businesses haven’t opted for cloud computing yet citing the security or operational reasons. The last they worry about is being “locked-in” with a cloud vendor.
So there are challenges to cloud adoption, including the concerns of adopting at scale; ensuring compliance and coping up data issues and avoiding cloud provider lock-in.
Here we are going to outline such cloud concerns that should be fixed to increase the cloud adoption rate in Singapore.
Security:
Security is the topmost concern associated with the cloud. Many enterprises wonder if their data can remain safe over the Internet or other location. Their worry can be justified as the Internet has become more vulnerable to cyber incidents than ever before. Besides, many enterprises believe that their data is safer on their in-house server rather than those located miles away. Password is another security-related concern.
The optimal solution is that they should choose a reliable cloud vendor with a proven track record and positive testimonials. Also, make sure that passwords are protected and changed regularly, especially when assigned members leave.
Cost:
While security is a topmost concern among beginners, cost becomes a bigger challenge for advance and intermediate cloud users. In other words, many users start to feel that cloud computing is getting expensive.
Cloud computing is affordable. You need the advanced level of cloud computing as your business scales up. The cost can be lower by comparing the pricing schemes of multiple vendors.
And this sure will cost you more than before. Sometimes, it can be costly to transfer the data to public clouds for short-lived or small scale projects.
Lack of Expertise or Resources:
While many IT employees have been making themselves skilled in cloud computing, many employers are finding it difficult to find workers with proficient cloud skills. More enterprises are expecting to overcome this challenge by recruiting more workers with cloud computing certifications. Besides, the existing staff can be trained in cloud technology.
Vendor lock-in:
Opting for a cloud computing agreement is easier than unsubscribing it. However, this only happens when you don’t read the fine print carefully. Although most cloud vendors have some specific contract time-frame mentioned in the agreement, there are many things to discuss before hiring them. Make sure the services you opt for are transportable to other providers.
Downtime and Reliability Concerns:
Imagine if there are hiccups in your Internet speed or network and your entire or major operation is over the cloud.
Therefore, choosing the provider with zero downtime and uninterrupted connection is a key. Downtime also happens with major vendors. Even they may not promise continuous service throughout the subscription cycle.
Simply put, downtime is likely to occur in cloud computing. You never know when the occasional outage occurs. After all, the internet is a volatile place, and no one is immune to this risk. Luckily, there are some simple tips you can imply to guard against the possibility of downtime.
- Opt for a multi-location or multi-cloud environment
- Monitor Internet traffic patterns for outages, security concerns, and latency. When issues are identified, you can take steps to minimize issues before they lead to become big.
- Choose a cloud vendor with minimum outage issues.
The organizations in Singapore should be educated on these issues along with solutions to increase the cloud adoption rate in the nation. What do you think? Let us know by commenting below.