Navigating Multi Cloud: Looking for AWS and Azure Consultants

Steve Rastall (Founder & CEO) 23-Aug-2023 10:35:00

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When you take a multi-cloud approach you can end up with a supplier for each cloud provider. Is it possible to find one supplier with both AWS and Azure consultants?

Both platforms offer a wide range of services and capabilities. Therefore, it makes sense to remove a reliance on one platform. However, the challenge arises when companies require expertise in both AWS and Azure, a combination that has proven to be quite elusive.

In this blog post, we'll explore the reasons behind the scarcity of consultants skilled in both platforms and introduce a partner that addresses this challenge.

The Dual-Platform Dilemma

AWS and Azure are distinct cloud platforms. They are different enough that an expert in one would need to do some work to get to know the other. This is on top of the time they have spent becoming an expert in one, which is no mean feat. As a result, the pool of consultants who possess expertise in both AWS and Azure is quite limited.

What you usually find is that a partner provides either AWS consultants or Azure consultants but not both.

One reason for this specialisation is the complexity of each platform. AWS and Azure have their own unique architectures, terminology, and deployment models. Mastering both requires a deep understanding of the intricacies of each platform, making it a daunting task for even the most skilled professionals. Moreover, cloud technologies are constantly evolving, necessitating ongoing learning and adaptation, which can be challenging when juggling two major platforms.

The Scarcity of Dual-Platform Experts

The scarcity of consultants skilled in both AWS and Azure has led to a competitive market where organisations often struggle to find the right partners to guide them in their cloud journey. Many consulting firms and individual experts tend to focus exclusively on one platform, which can leave companies in a bind when they require multi-cloud solutions or seamless integration between AWS and Azure.

Companies seeking dual-platform expertise are often faced with a tough decision: Do they hire separate consultants for each platform, potentially leading to coordination challenges and compatibility issues, or do they settle for an expert in one platform, compromising on the comprehensive guidance they truly need?

The Solution: IG CloudOps

Amidst this challenge, there is a solution that provides the best of both worlds – IG CloudOps. As a cloud consultancy and partner, IG CloudOps understands the complexities of both AWS and Azure. What sets them apart is their commitment to offering expertise in both platforms through dedicated teams and one or two key individuals who are experts in both platforms. With an experienced AWS team and an Azure team, IG CloudOps is well-equipped to navigate the intricacies of each platform while offering comprehensive solutions that bridge the gap between AWS and Azure.

But that's not all. IG CloudOps goes a step further by providing CloudOps, our cloud management platform. CloudOps simplifies multi-cloud management, enabling businesses to streamline operations across AWS and Azure with ease. This comprehensive approach helps companies achieve true multi-cloud agility without compromising on expertise or efficiency.

Conclusion

In the era of multi-cloud environments, the demand for consultants skilled in both AWS and Azure is on the rise. However, the scarcity of these experts can pose a significant challenge for organisations seeking seamless integration and holistic cloud strategies. While many consultants specialise in one platform or the other, IG CloudOps stands out by offering expertise in both AWS and Azure through dedicated teams and their CloudOps platform.

Navigating the complexities of multi-cloud doesn't have to be an uphill battle. With the right partner, you can have the power of both AWS and Azure consultants from one partner.

Get in touch and speak to us about your multi-cloud challenges today.

Or find out more about our CloudOps platform here.