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Are Managed Cloud Services likely to be a remedy for staffing shortages?
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In the dynamically changing technological landscape, businesses face numerous challenges. One of the most popular is a shortage of qualified IT specialists capable of managing complex cloud environments. Insufficient staffing often leads to operational and inefficiency and cost escalation. However, there is a solution that may help alleviate that problems – Managed Cloud Services.
What are Managed Cloud Services?
The service involves outsourcing the management of IT infrastructure to specialized cloud providers. The responsibility for monitoring, maintaining and optimizing cloud resources rests precisely on their shoulders.
Experts at your fingertips
One of key benefits of Managed Cloud Services is gaining access to team of highly skilled specialists. Such experts possess comprehensive knowledge of cloud platforms and technologies. As a result, they are capable of effectively managing and resolving issues related to complex cloud environments – ensuring optimal performance and security.
Polcom offers 24/7 monitoring and technical support, ensuring that problems are detected and resolved quickly and efficiently. By proactively analysing the cloud environment, potential bottlenecks or performance issues can be identified at an early stage, minimizing potential losses. A proactive strategy also reduces the risk of downtime for critical systems.
The cloud optimizes costs and strengthens security
Employing and maintaining in-house IT team within a company may be an expensive undertaking. Managed Cloud Service provide a cost-effective alternative by offering a comprehensive range of services for a predictable monthly fee.
For every business, data security is of paramount importance. Therefore, cloud service providers implement robust security measures such as regular vulnerability assessments, anomaly detection systems, and data encryption. They also ensure compliance with GDPR regulations, EU directives, and requirements imposed by external market regulators.
Cloud solutions as an answer to staffing shortages
When businesses face staffing shortages, they often struggle with effectively managing their IT infrastructure.
How to run an IT department when there is a lack of qualified specialists? It’s no secret that specialized and dedicated employees can provide a competitive advantage in the market and contribute to the growth and development of a business. However, hiring and retaining a good employee, especially in the IT field, is not easy – says Robert Czarniewski, Vice President and CFO at Polcom.
By outsourcing the management of cloud resources to an extremal provider, organizations may overcome the challenges associated with limited staffing. A dedicated team of experts, delegated by the external cloud provider, takes responsibility for overseeing the IT infrastructure, allowing businesses to focus on their core competencies.