Dimension Data launches Cloud Readiness Service to Accelerate Enterprise Migration to Cloud

Announcement posted by Acumen Republic 22 Jan 2013

Comprehensive cloud assessment program aids organisations in developing their cloud strategy while mitigating operational and deployment risk

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DIMENSION DATA LAUNCHES CLOUD READINESS SERVICE TO ACCELERATE ENTERPRISE MIGRATION TO CLOUD

Comprehensive cloud assessment program aids organisations in developing their cloud strategy while mitigating operational and deployment risk

Sydney, Australia – 22 January 2013 – To support the expanding role cloud services are playing across enterprise information technology (IT), Dimension Data, the USD5.8 billion global ICT solutions and services provider, has launched several new cloud readiness services designed to help organisations assess their ability and readiness for migrating applications to the cloud. Dimension Data’s approach addresses readiness across four critical aspects of cloud computing: business alignment, organisation, infrastructure and applications. With expertise in networking, virtualisation, security, data centres, application migration, Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud technologies, Dimension Data’s team of consultants delivers a cloud roadmap to help organisations realise the benefits of cloud computing more immediately.

“The lack of a long-term cloud strategy can result in costly re-architecture and reintegration measures down the line,” said Dave Hanrahan, General Manager of Cloud Services, Dimension Data Australia. “Dimension Data brings a rich heritage in building multifaceted enterprise IT and hybrid cloud solutions, enabling organisations to build a cloud roadmap that preserves business agility and operational efficiencies even as their business needs evolve.”

“Moving to the cloud is a complex process,” added Hanrahan. “There are many aspects to consider such as security, application migration, internal readiness, billing, authentication, single sign-on, and integration with other applications. Even the most sophisticated IT organisations find the process of migrating to the cloud challenging. Leveraging our expertise across traditional IT and cloud services, Dimension Data now offers its clients a suite of consulting services to help them prepare for their cloud journey.”

Dimension Data’s cloud readiness service is comprised of four elements:

 Online Cloud Self-Assessment: a short and convenient web-based online assessment that includes an in-depth survey that determines the cloud readiness level and recommends actions to address the gaps.

 Cloud Readiness Workshop: a half-day engagement that allows Dimension Data’s Consulting & Professional Services team to use key findings collected during the workshop to build a detailed 12-24 month cloud roadmap tailored for your organisation.

 Cloud Readiness Assessment: a comprehensive review of a company’s organisational structure, operations and technology. This assessment is carried out over a period of approximately two weeks and focuses on developing a plan that would move a significant portion of a company’s IT environment to the cloud.

 Cloud Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): designed to help our clients demonstrate financial justification for an investment in Dimension Data cloud services and communicate the value proposition for these services via a highly polished set of financial deliverables.

The cloud readiness services provide organisations a comprehensive picture of where they stand in their cloud deployment cycle while also providing a long-term strategy for migrating key applications to the cloud.

In addition to these cloud readiness services, Dimension Data also offer comprehensive consulting services assisting clients to develop a complete framework for their organisation’s transition to the cloud. This service assesses the suitability of specific workloads for Cloud computing, identifies associated risks and mitigation strategies, measures the economic benefits that can be achieved through cost savings, improved service quality and improved service responsiveness and establishes governance arrangements to realise the anticipated business benefits and address the current and emerging needs of the client organisation.

To date globally, hundreds of enterprises have already taken advantage of Dimension Data’s Cloud Readiness program to assess their cloud computing needs. To find out more, visit http://www.dimensiondata.com/cloud.

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About Dimension Data
Founded in 1983, Dimension Data plc is an ICT services and solutions provider that uses its technology expertise, global service delivery capability, and entrepreneurial spirit to accelerate the business ambitions of its clients. Dimension Data is a member of the NTT Group. www.dimensiondata.com