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Public Cloud Strategy for Mid-Market Companies

Strategic guidance for mid-market companies adopting public cloud: choosing providers, managing costs, and maximizing business value.

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☁️ Navigate the Public Cloud

Mid-market companies face unique cloud challenges: too large for simple solutions, too small for enterprise discounts. This guide provides strategic guidance for cloud adoption at scale.

Cloud Provider Selection

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AWS
Market Leader
✓ Strengths:
Broadest service offering, mature ecosystem, extensive documentation
★ Best for:
Technical teams, complex requirements, startup-to-scale
⚠ Consider:
Steep learning curve, pricing complexity
☁️
Microsoft Azure
Enterprise Integration
✓ Strengths:
Microsoft ecosystem integration, hybrid cloud capabilities
★ Best for:
Windows workloads, Office 365 users, hybrid deployments
⚠ Consider:
Complex licensing, documentation gaps
☁️
Google Cloud
Data and ML
✓ Strengths:
Competitive pricing, strong data analytics, Kubernetes leadership
★ Best for:
Data-intensive workloads, containerized applications
⚠ Consider:
Smaller service catalog, less enterprise support

Cloud Cost Management

📏
Right-size instances based on actual usage
📅
Use reserved instances for predictable workloads
Implement auto-shutdown for dev/test environments
📊
Regular cost optimization reviews
🏷️
Tag resources for cost allocation

Security and Compliance

🔐
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Control who can access what
🔒
Encryption
At rest and in transit
🔍
Security Assessments
Regular pen testing and audits
Compliance Certifications
Industry-specific requirements
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Disaster Recovery
Business continuity planning

Cloud Migration Strategy

1
Start with non-critical applications
2
Use lift-and-shift for quick wins
3
Refactor for cloud-native benefits over time
4
Plan for data migration carefully
5
Test thoroughly before cutover

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Public Cloud Strategy for Mid-Market Companies