Dependencies: Client availability for interviews and discussions
For organizations that have regulatory concerns, the move to the cloud is not without risk. Enterprises have significant concerns about storing business data outside the walls of their enterprises, due to contract IT staff possessing a high level of access and control over information; available technology options to secure and manage user access and authentication; or even intentional or accidental actions of employees or contractors.
To allow organizations to gain value from cloud computing initiatives while addressing compliance concerns, Buxton offers a Cloud Readiness Assessment. Through this assessment, organizations can identify sensitive or regulated content and notify key stakeholders including compliance officers, company executives, and administrators of any at-risk content. Once the initial assessment is complete, a best practices approach is outlined to separate regulated and non-regulated content or workloads, and subsequently migrate appropriate content to the cloud.
Cloud Readiness Assessment includes interactive consultations with stakeholders to determine business practices, goals, and opportunities. A thorough analysis of existing IT assets is completed using the right assessment tools covering IT Infrastructure, Security posture, DC environment, Cost & Benefit Analysis, etc.
Scope of Services:
Assessment
Assessment Activities and Outcome
Discovery:
Activities
Onsite project kick-off
Datacenter architecture and operations review
Operational analysis including consideration of business objectives
Identify and interview stake holders
Identify systems and review of the infrastructure and management tools deployed
Outcome
Scope and Objectives
Data Collection:
Activities
Technical audit and analysis
Installation of data collection tool(s)
Outcome
Scope and Objectives
Raw information is gathered and packaged for analysis
Analysis:
Activities
Analysis of all collected data by Buxton Cloud Consultants
Findings documented
Outcome
Comprehensive report on cloud opportunities and readiness
Determine recommended solutions and strategy based on findings
Report:
Activities
Onsite presentation of assessment findings by Pi Cloud Consultants
Delivery of concrete, actionable recommendations
Outcome
Executive summary of findings
Full documentation of analysis and recommendations in Cloud Readiness report
Identification of impacts on current services
Recommended adoption strategies for the adoption of private, hybrid, or public cloud
Next steps
Assessment Summary
A thorough review of IT services, common infrastructure, organizational and Service Management process components
An IT strategy that provides a clear strategic path towards Business Service Management, including Cloud capability
A roadmap providing a defined set of activities needed for Cloud readiness
A security and compliance analysis of risks to your organization
Assessment Advantages
Evaluation by our experienced Cloud Consultants generates current information about your organization’s IT as a solid foundation for the successful planning
The assessment right-sizes your budget and capability estimate, to help avoid overspending and optimize the user experience
An interactive interview with stakeholders facilitates “buy-in” and aligns solutions with the needs unique to your organization
A written report by our experts provides the blueprint for a business case justification as well as performance, reliability, environmental, management, and security designs
Sample Cloud Readiness Assessment Report
An executive summary
Overview of the assessment scope and objectives
Assumptions and limitations of the assessment
Methods and tools used
Design of the current environment or systems with applicable diagrams Security requirement
Summary of findings and recommendation
Assessment results
General control review
Risk assessment, including identified assets, threats, impact, and the risk results analysis