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Price Rises for Cloud Services: ARTEC IT Solutions Advocates Control Over Your Own Data
Maintaining Adaptability and Autonomy to Prevent Confinement Impacts
Karben, 20 April 2023 – In April, Microsoft substantially increased prices for various broadly utilised cloud services. ARTEC IT Solutions, an expert in data management, data security, and live archiving, advises businesses and IT service providers to be particularly vigilant of the potential to create enduring dependencies whilst utilising cloud solutions.
"From the customer's viewpoint, several cloud services present the difficulty of a potential lock-in effect," states Jerry J. Artishdad, CEO of ARTEC IT Solutions GmbH. "Such reliance can rapidly become so substantial that migrating to an alternative platform becomes practically unfeasible due to the exorbitant effort needed. The same applies if an organisation wishes to move back from the cloud to its own systems at a later date. Consequently, we always advise our clients and associates to maintain as much independence and adaptability as possible and keep hold of their own data. It's key to remember that this doesn't prohibit the use of popular cloud services or hybrid models."
Offerings from ARTEC IT Solutions are conceived to function in harmony with cloud services such as Microsoft 365. Nevertheless, the modular data management system known as EMA, for instance, presents a profound benefit: akin to a highly secured 'data vault,' it generates an entirely distinct copy of all corporate data. This backup is shielded from unauthorised access and cybercrooks by security notions like encryption, digital signatures, and trusted computing technology, making sure businesses consistently retain command over their data. This renders complete flexibility, as the data can be transferred effortlessly in the event of future system or infrastructure modification.
"Firms and organisations should invariably be primed with a backup strategy. This is particularly pertinent regarding their own data, currently seen as one of the most vital assets," underscores Artishdad. "Those who retain their autonomy can judiciously determine which platforms and solutions to utilise going forward, guided by their requirements and fiscal considerations. This could encompass cloud services, hybrid platforms, or employing software on wholly proprietary systems."
