Cloud Solutions · Sep 26, 2026
Cloud solutions · South Florida
Cloud Solutions Built Around Your Applications, Budget and Risk
Public, private or hybrid: we map each workload to where it runs best, plan the migration and keep you running through outages and hurricane season.
Your cloud review covers
- Where each application should run, by cost, performance and compliance
- Recovery targets you can actually meet, in writing
- Your VMware renewal options, side by side
- Where your current cloud bill is leaking money
Cloud options
Where should each workload live?
There's no single right cloud. Most growing companies end up with a mix, chosen application by application.
| Option | Best for | Cost model | Example workloads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public cloudAzure, AWS, Google Cloud | Variable demand, fast scaling and cloud-native or AI services | Pay as you go; needs active cost management | Web apps, analytics, AI and dev/test |
| Private / hosted cloud | Steady workloads, sensitive data and predictable budgets | Fixed monthly | ERP, EHR, file servers, line-of-business apps |
| Hybrid cloud | Keeping some systems close while moving others to the cloud | Mixed | Most mid-sized companies, during and after migration |
| Infrastructure as a Service | Replacing aging servers without buying new hardware | Monthly subscription | Virtual servers, storage, VMware replacements |
| Colocation | Hardware you own, in a secure data center with redundant power | Space, power and bandwidth | Specialized systems, compliance-bound or high-performance gear |
Services
Cloud services we help you plan, buy and run
Cloud strategy and migration
An application-by-application plan, a migration partner and a cutover schedule that keeps the business running.
Private and hybrid cloud
Dedicated environments for sensitive data and AI.
Why private cloud is the faster path to AIInfrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Servers and storage as a monthly service, sized to what you use and upgraded by the provider.
Colocation and data centers
Space, power and connectivity in South Florida and out-of-region data centers, compared on price and resilience.
Most requested
Backup and disaster recovery (DRaaS)
Immutable backups and replicated systems you can switch to in hours, tested on a schedule.
Microsoft 365 backup
Protect email, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams from deletion and ransomware.
What if you lost two years of email?VMware alternatives
Renegotiate, switch hypervisors or move to hosted or public cloud, with cost and risk compared for each.
Cloud cost optimization
Right-size resources, remove idle spend and commit only where it saves money.
Business continuity
Hurricane-ready: business continuity for South Florida
When an office can't open, your systems, data and phones should keep working from anywhere.
Out-of-region data centers
Critical systems replicated to a site outside the storm path.
Clear recovery targets
How much data you can afford to lose (RPO) and how fast you must be back (RTO).
Tested before June 1
A failover test every spring, so the plan works before hurricane season starts.
Providers
Cloud, data center and backup providers we compare
- 11:11 Systems
- 365 Data Centers
- DataBank
- Dataprise
- Dizzion
- Effortless Office
- Flexential
- Rackspace Technology
- RapidScale
- Sky Data Vault
- TierPoint
FAQs
Cloud questions we hear most
Public, private or hybrid cloud: which is right for our business?
It depends on each workload’s performance, compliance and cost needs. Most mid-sized companies end up hybrid. We map each application before recommending anything.
How long does a cloud migration take?
Small, well-documented environments can move in weeks. Complex or regulated environments take several months. The assessment gives you a timeline before you commit.
Does Microsoft back up our Microsoft 365 data?
Microsoft keeps the service running, but under its shared responsibility model, protecting your data from deletion, ransomware and retention gaps is up to you. A third-party Microsoft 365 backup closes that gap.
What's the difference between backup and disaster recovery?
Backup is a copy of your data. Disaster recovery is the plan and platform to get systems running again within set targets: RPO (how much data you can lose) and RTO (how fast you must be back up).
How do we keep running during a hurricane?
Replicate critical systems to a data center outside South Florida, use cloud-based phones and email, add internet failover, and test the plan before hurricane season starts on June 1.
What are our options after the VMware licensing changes?
Renegotiate, move to another hypervisor, or shift workloads to hosted private cloud or public cloud. We compare the cost and risk of each before your renewal date.
What is colocation and when does it make sense?
You own the servers; a data center provides power, cooling, physical security and connectivity. It suits companies with steady workloads, compliance needs or hardware they want to keep.
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