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FAQs ## Should You Incorporate Cloud Solutions into Your Data Center Infrastructure? #### Justifying a move to the Cloud Cloud solutions can simplify your infrastructure and reduce the cost and complexity associated with data centers. With the growth in mobile workers and multi-cloud SaaS applications, modern infrastructure solutions should be Any-prem: cloud, hybrid, or on-premise. Whether you want to transition entirely to the cloud or  take a hybrid approach, our Cloud Solutions can help you drive business innovation. ## Is your Data Center preventing Digital Transformation? Cloud technology is key to helping you solve some of the more complex challenges created by digital transformation. As your business continues to digitize business processes and mine data, legacy data center designs can become barriers to growth. - Common Challenges Common Challenges ![Website_DC Challenges_Cloud](https://www.ineteng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/Stock%20Images/Website_DC%20Challenges_Cloud.png?width=940&name=Website_DC%20Challenges_Cloud.png) ### Traditional Data Center Challenges - Lack of Agility and Flexibility - Capital Expenditures with On-Premises Data Centers - Poor Mobile User Experience - Operational Complexity - Lack of Skilled Resources - Insufficient Visibility & Security - Cloud/Data Center Interoperability ![Website_DC Challenges_Cloud](https://www.ineteng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/Stock%20Images/Website_DC%20Challenges_Cloud.png?width=940&name=Website_DC%20Challenges_Cloud.png) ** ** ## Cloud Solutions and Partner Recommendations Looking for solutions that support your transition to a Cloud First or hybrid model? We help our customers transform their traditional data center approach with cloud technology that is "any-prem" capable.  ### Cisco Cisco helps you to evolve your data center for multi-cloud environments by offering cloud solutions that simplify data center management, increase visibility, and automate operations.  ** #### ACI Extend Network fabric into the cloud for a single network approach. ** #### Tetration Consistent workload protection for private, public, and hybrid cloud environments through automated policy generation and enforcement for micro segmentation. ** #### Workload Optimization Manager Ensure application performance, efficiency, and compliance. ** #### Intersight Delivers application portability, intelligent visualization, orchestration, and operation. [Learn More](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/internet-of-things/overview.html) ### Pure Storage Pure Storage offers a variety of storage solutions and services to help you better accommodate the demands of cloud-based solutions, applications, VMs, and operations.  ** #### Pure Cloud Block Store™ Seamless data mobility and protection for AWS and Microsoft Azure, creating a consistent user experience across platforms. ** #### Pure as a Service Cloud consumption model for on premise storage; only pay for what you need, when you need it. Includes analytics and a centralized management platform ** #### Pure1® End-to-End Visibility Across Your Entire Infrastructure ** #### Purity Storage Software for Agile Data Services ** #### Pure Service Orchestrator™ Container Storage-as-a-Service Provides Public Cloud Flexibility On Premise [Learn More](https://www.purestorage.com/solutions/cloud/multicloud.html) ### Radware Radware offers cloud security to address the complexity and abundance of ever-emerging cyber threats.  ** #### Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) Adaptive web security protection. ** #### Cloud Distributed Denial of Services (DDOS) Wide security coverage to mitigate ever-evolving DDOS attacks. ** #### Cloud Malware Protection Zero-day malware defense [Learn More](https://www.radware.com/) ### Cohesity Cohesity offers a multi-cloud, unified data management platform that simplifies data protection across the enterprise. ** #### Cohesity Helios With Helios you can manage data protection across all data centers, cloud environments, and edge sites with unlimited scalability. Helios DataProtect provides Backup and Recovery for applications and databases on both virtual and bare metal machines. ** #### Smart Files SmartFiles provides backups along compression and deduplication to save you time and money. ** #### SiteContinuity SiteContinuity is disaster recovery failover and failback orchestration. Get always-on accessibility without adding infrastructure silos, operational complexity or cost. ** #### DataProtect DataProtect provides Backup and Recovery for applications and databases on both virtual and bare metal machines. [Learn More](https://www.cohesity.com/) ### Microsoft Microsoft Azure is a cloud-based infrastructure offering SaaS, PaaS and IaaS to simplify your data center operations. ** #### Microsoft Azure Azure offers Enterprise-level Cloud infrastructure. It provides software-based deployment, maintenance, and failure prediction with machine learning. ** #### Office 365 Get the full suite of Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel and more, with the reliability of the Microsoft Cloud. ** #### SQL Server Deploy SQL databases in the Microsoft Cloud for great security, performance and scalability. [Learn More](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/) ### Amazon Web Services AWS is a widely adopted cloud platform, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. ** #### Amazon Web Services (AWS) Services and Solutions IE offers AWS Migration services through our professional services team and AWS operational management with our OnDemand Managed IT Services . [Learn More](https://aws.amazon.com/) [More IE Cloud Partners](https://www.ineteng.com/about/customer-experience/technology-partner?hsLang=en) ## Advantages of the Cloud Incorporating cloud solutions that support, simplify, and optimize your business operations can bring you the following benefits.   #### Business Agility Pivot quickly by rapidly deploying new applications. #### Operational Elasticity  Scale up and down with ease based on business needs. #### Save Time & Money Avoid capital intensive and time consuming data center upgrade projects. #### Improved Security Deploy Enterprise-class security features at a fraction of the cost. ## Cloud Offerings Whether you're considering a transition to the cloud or are already on your way, we can help. Our cloud and data center experts can develop a cloud strategy and recommend solutions to help you build, deploy, and manage your cloud environment. [![Icon_Website_Business IT Alignment Advisor](https://www.ineteng.com/hubfs/Website%202.0/Icons/Icon_Website_Business%20IT%20Alignment%20Advisor.png) ](https://www.ineteng.com/offering/business_it_alignment?hsLang=en) #### [ Business IT Alignment Advisor ](https://www.ineteng.com/offering/business_it_alignment?hsLang=en) As virtualization becomes a larger part of the overall data center infrastructure, examining your business’ digital readiness is a good first step towards total cloud migration. We’ll help you prepare for digitization by reviewing your current infrastructure to identify a strategy for cloud migration and adoption. From there we will make recommendations to help ensure your data center infrastructure supports your goals now and in the future.  [Learn More](https://www.ineteng.com/offering/business_it_alignment?hsLang=en) ## Transform Your Business with the Cloud Our customers trust us to help develop a cloud strategy and transition plan that's just right for them. The goal is greater flexibility and reduced expenses from costly IT expenditures associated with traditional data centers. If your organization is ready to make a cloud-first commitment or pursue a hybrid cloud model, we can help. #### Elite Cloud Tech Partnerships We partner with some of the biggest names in tech to bring you the cloud solutions you need to optimize hybrid and multi cloud environments. With our expertise, and the tech solutions to get the job done, we’ll securely streamline your data center operations in no time. #### Enterprise Data Center Design You need a partner with the skills and experience to help you navigate the complex word of hybrid and multi-cloud while remaining focused on effective IT operations. We can help you design, deploy and support resilient, secure data centers whether on premise or in the cloud.   #### Secure Cloud Connection Cybersecurity is one of our core specialties. With the best tech solutions from our partners, we can secure data at rest and in motion, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or hybrid. You’ll gain better threat visibility, secure data segmentation, and a better overall security posture.  #### Experts in Data Center Tech Stack We can help ensure your cloud environment integrates seamlessly and securely with your existing environment. This includes multi and hybrid cloud environments along with your on-premises infrastructures. We'll help you develop a cloud migration strategy and rationalize what resources are best suited for the cloud vs. on premises.  ## Find the Right Data Center Solution for Your Business We offer a diverse portfolio of Data Center Solutions that compliment and enhance your organization's transition to the cloud.  Networking Compute Converged/Hyper-converged Data Protection Data Storage Select a tab Networking Compute Converged/Hyper-converged Data Protection Data Storage Automate Policy Deployment. ### Data Center Networking Streamline and automate your data center network. Extend your network to the cloud and automate policy deployment and enforcement across your enterprise regardless of your data center locations.  [Simplify & Streamline Data Center Operations Learn how with our Data Center Networking Solution. ](https://www.ineteng.com/data-center-management/data-center-networking?hsLang=en) Enhance Processing Capacity. ### Compute Cloud scale compute for your most advanced workloads. Simplify server management while gaining cloud-like scalability with the latest server solutions. [Bridge the Gap Between Data Center & Edge Computing Learn more about our Compute Solutions. ](https://www.ineteng.com/data-center-management/compute?hsLang=en) Upgrade Your Infrastructure. ### Converged/Hyper-converged Easily scale your data center tech stack operations. Adopting a Converged or Hyper-converged Infrastructure can eliminate siloed data center components while simplifying deployment and scalability with cloud-like agility. [Data Center Management Made Easy Learn more about our Converged/Hyperconverged solutions. ](https://www.ineteng.com/data-center-management/converged?hsLang=en) Keep Your Data Secure. ### Data Protection Data protection is essential to business operations. Faulty infrastructure, cyber-attacks and other risks can disrupt your business at a moment's notice. A sound data protection strategy is essential to keep your business running smoothly. [Avoid Downtime Caused by Disruptions Learn more about our Data Protections solutions. ](https://www.ineteng.com/data-center-management/data-protection?hsLang=en) Enable Business Elasticity. ### Data Storage Get better performance and reliability from modern storage platforms. Provide a better application experience for your users with reliable, high performance storage platforms.  [Free Up Your Storage Reduce the impact of redundant data on your storage with our Data Center Storage solutions. ](https://www.ineteng.com/data-center-management/data-storage?hsLang=en) ## Frequently Asked Questions #### How do we incorporate Cloud Solutions? We recommend adopting a converged or hyper-converged infrastructure solution as these will allow more elasticity to scale up as you add in more cloud solutions to your data center. If you are considering a cloud migration, make sure you have the team and expertise available, it’s a large endeavor with many components.   A thorough cloud migration strategy will save you headaches in the long run. For example, not all workloads would benefit from being in the cloud. Part of what an experienced professional can do for your organization is help you determine which operations would better serve your business in the cloud, and which ones should stay on-premises. There is the entitlement aspect. An experienced IT Solution Provider with extensive cloud migration experience can help you make the right choices and ensure that you are embracing the benefits that come with a transition to the cloud.   Effective cloud integration needs a solid strategy, the right tech, and experience.   ## Additional Resources [![Image](https://www.ineteng.com/hubfs/assets/spacers/16x9.png) ](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/transitioning-from-sprs-to-cmmc-level-1?hsLang=en) Blog #### ## [Transitioning from SPRS to CMMC Level 1: What Government Contractors Need to Know About the New Compliance Path](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/transitioning-from-sprs-to-cmmc-level-1?hsLang=en) Learn how government contractors can transition from SPRS to CMMC Level 1, ensuring compliance with new cybersecurity requirements for DoD contracts in 2025.  [Read Blog](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/transitioning-from-sprs-to-cmmc-level-1?hsLang=en) [![Image](https://www.ineteng.com/hubfs/assets/spacers/16x9.png) ](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/building-an-adaptable-cybersecurity-program-in-2025-the-future-of-digital-defense?hsLang=en) Blog #### ## [Building an Adaptable Cybersecurity Program in 2025: The Future of Digital Defense](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/building-an-adaptable-cybersecurity-program-in-2025-the-future-of-digital-defense?hsLang=en) Learn how to build an adaptable cybersecurity program for 2025 with risk-based strategies, Zero Trust, AI, cloud security, and continuous improvement.  [Read Blog](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/building-an-adaptable-cybersecurity-program-in-2025-the-future-of-digital-defense?hsLang=en) [![Image](https://www.ineteng.com/hubfs/assets/spacers/16x9.png) ](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/cisco-unveils-ai-pods-the-future-of-ai-data-centers?hsLang=en) Blog #### ## [Cisco Unveils AI Pods: The Future of AI Data Centers](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/cisco-unveils-ai-pods-the-future-of-ai-data-centers?hsLang=en) Learn how Cisco’s AI Pods boost data center performance and facilitate the simple deployment of artificial intelligence workloads with expert support from Internetwork Engineering, a Presidio company.  [Read Blog](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/cisco-unveils-ai-pods-the-future-of-ai-data-centers?hsLang=en) [View All](https://www.ineteng.com/technology-resources?hsLang=en) ## It's a Cloud First World! #### Ready to adopt a cloud, multi-cloud, or hybrid environment? 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