{"id":2778,"date":"2018-01-15T19:10:04","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T19:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/ptp\/?p=2778"},"modified":"2025-06-23T23:29:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T03:29:43","slug":"fundamental-cloud-and-security-discussions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/fundamental-cloud-and-security-discussions\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Fundamental Discussions to Have Before Embracing Cloud Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"875\">This past year, we saw an accelerated sophistication of high-profile security threats, a proliferation of new vendors, an increasing shortage of IT skills, and a pace of innovation in the Cloud that is exceeding many organizations\u2019 abilities to keep up.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1278\">What\u2019s in store for 2018? In a nutshell, we believe companies of all sizes will feel an urgent need to overhaul their organizations\u2019 cultures, processes, and technologies to keep pace. In no particular order, here are seven areas that we see as fundamental discussions in the coming year, each of which is necessary to address before companies can move on to the next, shiny new areas like IoT and AI.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1809\"><strong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1311\">Cloud Governance &amp; Security<\/strong><br data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1314\" \/>We have found that far too many companies are moving to the cloud without paying due diligence to cloud security, under the assumption that their provider owns the issue. Organizations need to take control of their own fates and assess their current security postures so they can implement the right governance policies and close critical gaps. <a data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1718\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/services\/secops\/\">PTP\u2019s SecOps services<\/a> help ensure your infrastructure meets rigorous standards while enabling secure innovation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"2084\"><strong data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1834\">End User Experience<\/strong><br data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1837\" \/>At the end of the day, if the end user can\u2019t effectively use the cloud applications, the initiative fails. Tools that give IT visibility into network and application performance will be critical for baseline measurement and continuous improvement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2496\"><strong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2101\">Out-Tasking<\/strong><br data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2104\" \/>Where value exists, especially in cloud management and security, organizations should consider outsourcing. Partnering with an <a data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2339\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/managed-services-for-life-sciences\/\">experienced IT provider for life sciences companies<\/a> or other industries can help close skills gaps, reduce costs, and bring discipline to critical operations\u2014freeing internal teams to focus on strategic work.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2827\"><strong data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2518\">Network &amp; SD-WAN<\/strong><br data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2521\" \/>With more IaaS and SaaS applications moving into play, networks need to evolve. SD-WAN remains a central strategy for managing bandwidth, complexity, and cloud access. 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Without the right tools and cost optimization strategies, spending can quickly spiral. <a data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3182\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/services\/finops\/cloud-optimization-and-management\/\">PTP\u2019s FinOps services<\/a> are designed to help reduce waste and align cloud usage with budget targets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3570\"><strong data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3297\">IT Staff Training &amp; Augmentation<\/strong><br data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3300\" \/>As cloud and security landscapes evolve, retraining internal IT staff is no longer optional. A blended approach\u2014bringing in external experts who work side-by-side with internal teams\u2014can be a powerful way to deliver project results and knowledge transfer simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3933\"><strong data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3604\">Carrier Bandwidth &amp; Services<\/strong><br data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3607\" \/>Carrier decisions may seem like a commodity, but getting them right is mission-critical for cloud adoption. Choosing the wrong partner can result in degraded application performance or bottlenecks in a highly collaborative environment. A network services review is often the first step in preparing for a full cloud migration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3935\" data-end=\"4194\">All of these foundational discussions must come before AI, IoT, or any other hot topic reaches production. 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