Cloud vs. On-Premises: What to Consider Before Making the Move

“Get more out of your data, Migrate to the Cloud NOW!”
“The future is in the Cloud!”
“Keep up with your competition, Move to the Cloud Today!”

These messages are everywhere—ads, newsletters, even conversations at industry events—constantly reminding you that if you aren’t moving to the cloud, you’re somehow being left behind. But before you scramble to shift all your workloads and processes online, ask yourself: Are you truly ready for this move? Is migrating going to save you money or just swap one set of expenses for another? More importantly, do you really need to trade your on-premises infrastructure (the hardware and equipment you own and manage within your building) for a cloud-based model?