Chance Irvine, Director of IT Operations and Infrastructure at Proxibid and Business Development Executive at Midwest Cloud Computing, doesn’t think that the cloud is the perfect solution to every business IT problem.
“I think the cloud is for everyone, but I don’t think the cloud is for everything you have,” said Irvine.
Nevertheless, many companies don’t take full advantage of cloud services and storage because they are unsure about how difficult it will be, how secure it is, or if it will be able to meet compliance within their business vertical.
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“Maybe I have HIPAA so I can never go to cloud—not true,” said Irvine.
So why aren’t more companies embracing the cloud?
“I see the biggest hurdle for companies in general is belief,” said Irvine. “That they can do it and not lose the piece that is important to them. Sometimes it’s security, sometimes it’s the hands-on administration. It’s something they are afraid to lose.”
The key is understanding that what matters most to your business can still be protected even using the cloud.
“In most cases, it’s a false hurdle. It’s all in their head. The decision to move forward is the ‘how.’ How do I move forward without losing that part that’s so important to me? It can be done.”
For more from Irvine on Proxibid’s growth, Midwest Cloud Computing, and managed IT services for small companies, check out our full interview from AIM Infotec in the video above.
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Special thanks to Gallup and Jim Collison from TheAverageGuy.tv.
