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CodeBlue’s guide to starting your cloud journey, developing a cloud strategy, and becoming a cloud native organisation.

Defining the cloud

The cloud refers to on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the organisation. It has evolved from a novel concept to a fundamental component of modern business operations, providing flexible and accessible computing infrastructure for a wide range of business uses, today.

What are the benefits of the cloud for business?

Moving storage, compute, and applications to the cloud offers a multitude of advantages that can significantly transform your business operations and efficiency. The main three benefits are:

Ease of management and control
Cloud services simplify IT management by offloading the complexities of hardware maintenance, software updates, and infrastructure management to a cloud provider. This allows your internal teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than day-to-day IT operations.
Scalability

Cloud environments are inherently scalable, meaning you can easily increase or decrease your computing resources, storage, and services to match your evolving business needs. This flexibility is crucial for adapting to growth, seasonal demands, or unexpected changes.

Cost and efficiency
By shifting from a Capital Expenditure (Capex) model to Operational Expenditure (Opex), the cloud can help you reduce upfront IT investments. You only pay for the resources you use, which can lead to significant cost efficiencies and better budget predictability.

Unlock the benefits of the cloud for your business

Navigating the complexities of cloud adoption requires expert guidance. Contact CodeBlue today to get tailored support in developing a cloud strategy that aligns with your unique business goals and sets you up for long-term success.

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Cloud configurations

Understanding the different cloud configurations available is key to choosing the right solution for your business.

Public Cloud

Services are delivered over the public internet and shared among multiple organisations. Examples include services from major providers like Microsoft Azure.

Private Cloud

A cloud environment dedicated exclusively to a single organisation, offering enhanced control and security. It can be hosted on-premise or by a third-party provider.

Hybrid Cloud

This configuration combines elements of both public and private clouds, allowing data and applications to be shared between them. It offers flexibility to leverage the strengths of both environments.

Hybrid and On Premises

An extension of the hybrid model, integrating existing on-premise infrastructure with both public and private cloud resources. This allows businesses to gradually transition to the cloud while retaining some local assets.

Managed Cloud

CodeBlue offers fully managed cloud solutions, including virtual private servers. This means we handle the planning, implementation, integration, and in-life support and management of your cloud services.

Explore CodeBlue’s cloud services

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Your own private cloud, powered by CodeBlue’s public cloud infrastructure.

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Developing your cloud strategy

Embarking on a cloud journey requires a clear, well-defined strategy to ensure you achieve your business objectives and maximise the benefits of cloud technology. Here are the high-level steps organisations should consider:
1. Assess current state

Begin by thoroughly evaluating your existing IT infrastructure, applications, and data. Understand what you currently have, where it resides, and how it performs. This assessment will identify potential candidates for cloud migration and highlight any immediate pain points the cloud could address.

2. Define business goals and drivers
CodeBlue’s cloud services provide businesses with the agility to adapt to changing requirements and market demands. Whether you’re running workloads in the cloud or planning a complete cloud transition, you can quickly scale your resources up or down to meet your evolving needs. This scalability ensures that you can stay responsive to market changes and customer demands.
3. Choose the right cloud model(s)
Based on your assessment and business goals, determine which cloud configuration – public, private, hybrid, or a combination – best suits your needs. Consider factors like data sovereignty, compliance requirements, performance demands, and budget. This step also involves identifying which “as a Service” models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, FaaS) align with your application and development needs.
4. Plan migration and implementation
Develop a detailed roadmap for migrating applications and data to the cloud. This includes deciding on the migration approach (e.g., rehosting, refactoring, re-platforming), establishing a timeline, and identifying the resources and expertise required. Don’t forget to consider integration with existing systems.
5. Focus on governance and optimisation
Once in the cloud, it’s crucial to establish robust governance policies for security, compliance, and cost management. Continuously monitor performance and resource usage to optimise your cloud environment for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, ensuring you get the most out of your investment.

Ready to build a robust cloud strategy?

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The next stage: becoming cloud native

"Cloud native" refers to applications designed to run in cloud environments, leveraging their unique capabilities for optimal performance and scalability. This often involves utilising various "as a Service" models:
IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)
Provides virtualised computing resources over the internet. You – or a managed provider like CodeBlue manage the operating system, applications, and data, while the cloud provider manages the underlying infrastructure.
PaaS (Platform as a Service)

Offers a complete development and deployment environment in the cloud. It includes infrastructure, operating systems, programming language execution environment, database, and web servers, making it easier for developers to build and deploy applications.

FaaS (Function as a Service)

Allows developers to build, run, and manage application functionalities without the complexity of building and maintaining the infrastructure typically associated with developing and launching an app.

SaaS (Software as a Service)

Software applications are hosted by a third-party provider and made available to users over the internet. Users access the software via a web browser, eliminating the need for local installation or maintenance.

Why CodeBlue for cloud services?

Choosing the right partner is crucial when navigating the complexities of cloud adoption and management. CodeBlue brings over 20 years of experience helping Kiwi businesses solve their technology challenges. We understand that every business has unique needs, whether you’re considering a public, private, hybrid, or managed cloud approach.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of FUJIFILM Business Innovation, CodeBlue combines the maturity, robust systems, and established processes of a major Managed Service Provider with a distinctly local Kiwi approach. Our commitment to exceptional service is evident in our average service desk call answer time of just 18 seconds and a 94% Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) rating for ticket resolution. We have extensive experience, supporting over 300 organisations, and offer flexible, open-term agreements with 90 days’ notice.

We provide fully managed cloud services, meaning we manage the planning, implementation, integration, and ongoing support for your cloud solutions, irrespective of the configuration you choose. This allows you to leverage the full benefits of the cloud, focusing on your core business while we ensure your technology infrastructure is robust, efficient, and aligned with your strategic goals.

Cloud FAQs

Cloud computing involves delivering on-demand computing services – including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence – over the Internet (“the cloud”). Instead of owning your own computing infrastructure or data centres, you can access services from a cloud provider.

The main advantages of IT cloud computing for your business include increased flexibility and scalability, allowing you to easily adjust resources to meet demand, and cost efficiencies by converting capital expenditures to operational expenditures. It also enhances accessibility and reliability, as data and applications are available from anywhere with an internet connection.

Platform as a Service (PaaS) provides a complete development and deployment environment in the cloud, including infrastructure, operating systems, programming language execution environment, database, and web servers. This allows developers to build, run, and manage applications without the complexity of building and maintaining the infrastructure typically associated with developing and launching an app.

Yes, CodeBlue has extensive experience with hybrid cloud solutions. We can help you design and implement a strategy that combines public and private cloud environments, or integrates existing on-premise infrastructure, to create a flexible and efficient IT ecosystem that meets your specific business needs.

Security is a top priority for CodeBlue. We implement robust security measures as part of our fully managed cloud services. Additionally, all apps and services provided by CodeBlue run from a New Zealand data centre, which helps address data sovereignty concerns and ensures your data is located within New Zealand.