Cloud migration to AWS is no longer a matter of “if”
but “when.”
By delaying this transition, your business faces unnecessarily high operational costs, decreased productivity, and stunted growth due to missed opportunities for innovation.
Since the launch of Amazon Web Services (AWS), cloud computing has continued to revamp industries, with organizations that have hesitated to migrate now at a distinct competitive disadvantage. It’s worth mentioning that the perks of moving to AWS far exceed cost savings; they include bolstered security, business agility, and the ability to innovate at speed.
If future-proofing your company’s infrastructure, scaling operations efficiently, and ensuring robust security and compliance standards are important to you, make the shift to AWS ASAP.
Read on to discover the hidden costs of delaying cloud migration and how AWS provides strong ROI—making a compelling case for businesses small and large to act now.
The Hidden Costs of Delaying Cloud Migration to AWS
Rising Operation Costs
It’s a fact: aging infrastructure becomes expensive to maintain. Legacy hardware often requires frequent repairs, a surplus of power, and ongoing maintenance. When businesses migrate to AWS, they remove these inefficiencies and replace them with a scalable, cost-effective cloud environment.
Because of how quickly the costs of delaying cloud migration to AWS can add up, cloud adoption has become more of a necessity than an option.
Lost Productivity
Manual oversight is a prerequisite for the maintenance of legacy systems, meaning that IT staff are pulled away from doing more important work elsewhere. Outdated infrastructure also hampers innovation, obstructing businesses from employing modern technologies.
Cloud migration to AWS automates much of the maintenance processes, freeing up resources (human and machine) for high-value tasks which also promotes a more agile business environment.
Security Vulnerabilities
Modern cyber threats are often too sophisticated for on-premises systems to handle, as they lack the advanced security features needed. When businesses delay migration, they increase their exposure to data breaches, ransomware, and compliance risks.
Secure cloud migration to AWS offers built-in security tools, encryption, and compliance certifications, ensuring a well-guarded, compliant infrastructure.
Missed Opportunities
Businesses that have yet to adopt the cloud are missing out on making the most of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, machine learning, and IoT.
By deciding to move forward with cloud migration to AWS, businesses gain access to scalable cloud infrastructure and innovative services, helping them remain competitive.
How the AWS Platform Offers Outstanding ROI
Cost Efficiency
AWS’s pay-as-you-go pricing model shifts IT expenses to a more desirable operational expenditure (OpEx) model, eliminating upfront capital expenditures (CapEx). A study by the IDC found that – in the case of companies using AWS to run their Windows workloads in the cloud – AWS migration led to a 51% reduction in operational costs with a projected 442% five-year AWS ROI.
Business Agility
Due to the flexible nature of AWS’s cloud architecture, businesses can scale their operations with greater ease. With automated workloads and optimized performance, companies minimize downtime and boost efficiency. Because of AWS’s ubiquitous global presence and infrastructure, businesses can expand into new markets without limitations.
Security Savings
AWS sets the gold standard for cloud security, offering enterprise-grade protection with over 100 compliance certifications. Features like built-in disaster recovery and encryption tools help shield data and applications from loss or attack – this assures businesses of a reliable and safe cloud migration. Moreover, redundant IT infrastructure and its associated costs are made obsolete thanks to data center consolidation provided by AWS.
Accelerating Time-to-Value with AWS
- Rapid Deployments
AWS allows for deploying applications and infrastructure at speed, decreasing time-to-market for new products and services. Using the pre-configured templates and automation tools, businesses can scale operations efficiently. - Proof of Concept
A Proof of Concept (POC) gives businesses the chance to test AWS environments before committing to their full migration. This works well to reduce risks and provides key insights into performance and cost optimization before the migration starts.
The NXTsoft Success Story displays how a rapid migration approach mitigated risks, improved performance, and streamlined IT operations—making the real-world benefits of PoC-driven cloud migrations undoubtable.
Cloud Migration to AWS: Removing the Fear of Downtime
One of the primary concerns for businesses still on the fence about cloud migration to AWS is the potential for downtime. However, AWS offers a salve in the form of automated tools and migration frameworks that all but guarantee a smooth transition.
With AWS’s proven track record of managing mission-critical workloads, disruptions are minimal meaning businesses can seamlessly operate during the migration.
The Key Benefits of Partnering with EPI-USE for Cloud Migration to AWS
Cost Optimization
At EPI-USE, we leverage tools like Compute Optimizer and best practices for EFS/S3 backups to keep costs down. We also offer cloud cost optimization services, including monitoring, automated allocation, rightsizing, and waste elimination.
Our ReluTech partnership helps optimize costs even more effectively through the provision of financial incentives, IT asset disposition, and infrastructure cost reduction for businesses migrating to AWS.
Streamlined Migration Process
We confidently offer a smooth, secure, and efficient AWS migration (see our SHIP methodology), reducing complexity and disruptions while optimizing costs and performance.
Bespoke Solutions
Customized migration strategies are our forte and ensure businesses can get the most out of AWS’s scalable cloud infrastructure.
Ongoing Support and Optimization
One of the top benefits of partnering with us for cloud migration to AWS is the comprehensive managed services we offer, covering monitoring, security, performance, optimization, compliance support, and more.
Don’t Wait to Migrate – Get Started with EPI-USE Today
Unnecessary expenses, security risks, and missed growth opportunities are just a few of the costs of delaying cloud migration to AWS. Rather make the move and use a proven, cost-effective platform for bringing your business’s IT operations into modernity.
As a Premier AWS Partner, EPI-USE Services for AWS make the migration process simpler, offering custom solutions, AWS cost optimization strategies, and ongoing managed services to ensure your business achieves long-term success in the cloud.
Start your cloud migration to AWS with a complimentary W.H.A.L.E. assessment.
Our team will conduct a thorough analysis of your existing platforms, processes, structure, and future business objectives. With this information, we will develop a tailored plan to assist you in seamlessly transitioning to the AWS cloud.