Private Cloud Quiz: How Do You Measure Up?

By The Business Solutions Network

In this interview with Jeff Kaplan, CEO and founder of Breakthrough Technology Group, Kaplan lists common mistakes managed services providers make when it comes to cloud computing, how private cloud differs from public cloud, and benefits a private cloud can offer.

Q: What are some common mistakes MSPs make when it comes to the cloud?

Kaplan: One common mistake concerns security. Not all clouds are created equal, and not all clouds are architected to ensure that there is customization as it relates to security. MSPs need to do a strong level of due diligence in comparing providers and really get under the hood to understand the underlying infrastructure. The approach of “it is a cloud, and we will make money” is not ok — you can wind up with an infrastructure that does not scale correctly or is not flexible and puts your client in a bad spot long term.

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