If you are still relying on outdated servers, you may still feel a bit resistant to make a move to the cloud. You could be waiting for the “perfect” time to transition or maybe you feel that switching to the cloud now would diminish all the previous investments in you made to your on-premise servers. This perspective, however, often falls into the sunk cost fallacy: while it may feel difficult to let go of current technology, clinging to old systems can ultimately lead to higher costs. If you are unsure whether it’s time to make the change, here are three common signs that your servers may be overdue for an upgrade.
1. Your Business is Growing
As your business expands, so do the demands on your existing servers. Whether you are increasing your workforce, onboarding more clients, or rolling out new services, your IT infrastructure needs to be able to keep up with your growth.
However, to keep up with this growth, on-premise servers require substantial investments in hardware, software, and routine maintenance, which end up being costly on your budget and time consuming.
Cloud hosting offers scalable resources that allow you to adjust your capacity as needed, avoiding pricey hardware upgrades and reducing dependency on your internal IT team. With secure cloud hosting, you gain on-demand scalability, making it a seamless, cost-effective way to keep up with expansion while freeing up your IT team to focus on more pressing matters.
2. Your Servers’ Age is Showing
Many businesses rely on the same old hardware for years, or even decades, unaware of the impact aging technology can have on both performance and productivity. Think of it like your mobile phone or personal computers – they need periodic upgrades since after a certain amount of time they may end up being too slow to properly function. Your servers are no different. They require updates to counteract performance degradation and eventual obsolescence.
The choice to buy a whole new server system is expensive, yet inevitable if you refuse to migrate to the cloud. However, when you upgrade to the cloud you only need to do this switch once. By moving to a secure cloud environment, future upgrades happen automatically, eliminating the need for costly, repeated hardware purchases like with on premise hosting solutions. Additionally, if your servers are no longer under warranty, any maintenance and repair costs fall entirely on you, making the cloud a far more predictable for your businesses budget.
3. You Value Security
Security has become a major factor in deciding to upgrade servers, especially as cyber threats continue to rise. If you think your business is too small to be a target, think again: hackers might look for easy prey, which often includes small to mid-sized businesses lacking a robust IT security infrastructure, or they could just stumble upon your company randomly and decide to take advantage of the opportunity. Secure cloud services, especially those that include multi-factor authentication (MFA) and cloud backup solutions, can provide enterprise-grade protection without overburdening your internal IT resources.
With SWK’s Secure Cloud Hosting, you gain access to a team of cybersecurity experts, each dedicated to ensuring your data remains protected against cyber threats. Investing in security through cloud services is often less expensive than dealing with the aftermath of a cyberattack, especially when you factor in lost data, business disruption, and damage to your reputation.
Start Your Journey with SWK’s Secure Cloud Hosting
If you are noticing your servers are struggling under growth, showing their age, or lacking essential security, now may be the time to consider switching to the cloud. Whether you’re looking for a full migration to the cloud or a hybrid solution that eases your transition, SWK’s Secure Cloud Hosting services offer the flexibility, security, and scalability your business needs without upending your current setup overnight. Our team is here to guide you through every step of the journey. Contact SWK today to discover how we can support your business with award-winning expertise and seamless cloud solutions.