Cloud adoption continues to accelerate across organizations of all sectors, sizes, and geographies. Its growth can be linked to a multitude of short- and long-term factors, from the more recent surge in generative AI (GenAI)-enabled applications at scale to the ongoing rise in data volume.
At its core, however, the sustained popularity of cloud computing comes down to one thing: value.
While the extent of its impact may vary depending on execution, sector, and a number of other variables, cloud remains one of the largest value enablers in enterprise technology. Whether through IT cost optimization and savings, resilience improvement and digital risk reduction, or its ability to accelerate product development, scalability, and innovation-driven revenue growth, the cloud empowers modern businesses to capture immense value. So much so, that McKinsey & Company research estimates that cloud adoption could help companies generate $3 trillion in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) value by 2030.
That’s a lot of value up for grabs. If done correctly, of course.
The Pulse of Public Cloud
Over the last decade, cloud computing has matured from disrupter to business imperative. From scalability to cost efficiency, adopting cloud services is a critical step for businesses navigating the modern digital landscape. In fact, Gartner predicts it will be a required component for competitiveness by 2028.
While all segments of the cloud market have seen substantial growth in recent years, none has risen more feverishly than public cloud services. Last year, Gartner forecasted that worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services would reach an astonishing $675 billion, an increase of 20 percent year-over-year. According to Flexera’s 2024 State of the Cloud Report, 36 percent of enterprises spent more than $12 million per year on public cloud services.
Furthermore, Flexera reports that nearly half of all workloads are currently hosted in public cloud environments with 97 percent of organizations utilizing the public cloud in some form, either on its own or as a part of a hybrid cloud strategy. The foundation for such popularity, again, comes down to value generation. Public cloud platforms, like AWS and Azure, unlock a wealth of possibilities, enabling businesses and individuals to scale, collaborate, and innovate at unprecedented levels, reshaping industries and revolutionizing the way we work and live.
However, leveraging these platforms to their full potential can also be quite complex. When migrating workloads to the pubic cloud, organizations can face a host of challenges, from understanding app dependencies to assessing and optimizing costs to post-migration app management. This is where managed public cloud solutions come into the picture, offering businesses the support they need to simplify cloud management while maximizing performance and ROI.
Why Managed Public Cloud?
While not quite as ubiquitous as the public cloud itself, more and more organizations are deciding to pair their public cloud solution with a managed cloud services provider to accelerate their overall cloud strategy. According to Flexera, 56 percent of enterprises are outsourcing at least some public cloud work, while SMB usage of MSPs has increased by 10 percent year-over-year. This strategy allows organizations to truly unlock the power of the public cloud, while also ensuring they are not at risk of inefficiently operating or underutilizing the systems they invest in.
A managed public cloud solution simplifies and enhances public cloud usage by taking on the heavy lifting of management, monitoring, optimization, and security. Here’s why businesses are choosing managed public cloud services to achieve better outcomes:
- Cost Efficiency: Transparent pricing models and cost optimization ensure you pay only for what you need.
- Enhanced Performance: Cloud expertise and tailored service ensure your workloads run smoothly and securely.
- 24x7x365 Support: Around-the-clock monitoring, alerting, and issue resolution ensure minimal downtime.
- Scalability and Flexibility: Businesses can seamlessly scale up or down to meet changing needs.
Why 11:11 Managed Public Cloud?
No two organizations are exactly alike, which means no two cloud journeys are exactly alike. Or at least they shouldn’t be. Wherever your organization lies on its path toward digital transformation—from first steps to “cloud first”—you likely have a set of requirements, concerns, and challenges that are wholly your own.
However, “unique” doesn’t have to also mean “alone.”
Designed to help customers navigate this complex and often challenging journey, 11:11 Managed Public Cloud Services combines the power and reach of leading public cloud providers, like AWS and Azure, with dedicated, comprehensive management and monitoring. Backed by years of experience working with top public cloud providers, our team of certified cloud experts work with your customers to seamlessly and securely manage their data and applications. In turn, our partnership helps free their internal teams to focus on delivering business value.
Here’s what makes 11:11 Managed Public Cloud stand out:
- Comprehensive Cloud Management: Managing your public cloud environment can be a drain on resources. That’s why 11:11 Systems provides end-to-end support, from onboarding to next-generation managed services like infrastructure monitoring, issue resolution, and optimization.
- Tailored to Your Needs: No two businesses are the same, and neither are their cloud requirements. With multi-tiered solutions across Standard, Advanced, and Premium levels, 11:11 Managed Public Cloud offers services that scale with your business needs. Whether you’re managing critical applications or running large relational databases, it’s designed to meet your unique business goals.
- Industry-Leading Cloud Partners: 11:11 Systems integrates the strength of leading public cloud providers, including AWS and Azure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and top-notch performance. Their expertise as an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner and Azure Specialist means you’re working with a team that knows these platforms inside and out.
- Dedicated Monitoring and Alerting: 11:11 Systems offers 24x7x365 monitoring and alerting services, ensuring uptime for mission-critical applications. With tailored service-level agreements (SLAs ), you can sleep easy knowing your workloads are performing reliably.
- Built-In Data Protection and DRaaS Support: Data security comes standard. The platform includes backup services with optional Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) to keep your applications running even during unforeseen events.
- Flexibility and Scalability: Easily scale storage and compute resources to adapt to your current and future needs. With 11:11’s hybrid-ready solutions, businesses can even combine public and private clouds for added flexibility.
- Transparent Pricing Models: With predictable cost structures based on usage, 11:11 Managed Public Cloud solutions ensure there are no surprises when it comes to your cloud bill.
Maximize Your Public Cloud Performance with 11:11
If you’re ready to modernize your IT environment and take advantage of the public cloud, start here:
- Conduct a Cloud Assessment: Evaluate your current infrastructure to identify workloads and applications best suited for public cloud deployment.
- Set Objectives for Cloud Migration: Define your goals for scalability, security, and performance.
- Leverage Expert Support: Partner with 11:11 to smoothly migrate data and workloads while minimizing disruption.
- Monitor and Optimize: Use the platform’s robust monitoring and reporting tools to keep costs and performance in check.
Cloud adoption is about more than just technology—it’s about empowering your organization to innovate and grow. With 11:11 Managed Public Cloud, you gain an expert partner dedicated to unlocking the full potential of AWS or Azure. Take the complexity and risk out of cloud transformation and focus on what matters most. Yes, you guessed it: delivering value.
Take the next step now.
Download a data sheet or speak to an expert to see how 11:11 Systems can revolutionize your cloud strategy.
