Cloud technologies are synonymous with innovation and flexibility. But without continuous maintenance, cloud applications can also become outdated, cause maintenance problems and pose security risks. IT service provider Avision shows how companies can implement the modernisation of their cloud systems as an ongoing process.
For most companies, cloud migration is a milestone in their digitalisation efforts. What many easily overlook is that moving to the cloud alone does not guarantee future viability or security. Cloud applications age differently, but they do age – and those who do not actively maintain their strategy will accumulate new legacy issues. This time, not on their own servers, but in the supposedly advanced cloud environment. The speed of technological developments requires constant attention and the right strategy. What should companies bear in mind to ensure that migrated applications do not soon gather dust?
Technical maintenance determines future viability
Consistent lifecycle management of all cloud components is essential to keep systems stable, secure and compatible. Automation and infrastructure as code increase maintainability and scalability, enabling teams to respond more quickly to changes and avoid technical debt. Observability and monitoring tools also help to keep an eye on performance and security at all times.
Without modernisation, downtime and restrictions are a real threat
CI/CD pipelines not only facilitate regular updates, but also often lead to automatic technical modernisation due to limited vendor support. Those who do not regularly review their cloud systems risk applications no longer functioning or failing completely after migration. Especially in the dynamic cloud world with constantly new services and technologies, neglect has a faster and more serious impact than in traditional IT infrastructures.
Regular assessments are a must
To do this, companies should ask themselves a few key questions: Which components and solutions still make sense? What do we really use and what do we no longer use at all? Also important: Has anything changed on the provider side? Are the licences still appropriate and economically viable?
‘The path to a modern and secure cloud architecture does not end with migration, but is an ongoing process,’ says Nadine Riederer, CEO of Avision. ‘It’s similar to road construction: if you don’t carry out continuous maintenance and repair weak points, you’ll soon be faced with a broken infrastructure. It’s similar with the cloud, except that instead of potholes, you have technical debt, security gaps and performance slumps.’
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