Infrastructure Consultancy – why it matters
The IT Infrastructure Consultancy experts at illumo digital are here to guide you in making key decisions around software hosting. We assess your current setup and provide strategic recommendations on:
- Type of Hosting: Choosing between private cloud, public cloud (such as AWS), on-premise, or hybrid hosting models.
- Capacity: Evaluating bandwidth, storage needs, user load, and scalability potential.
- Server Infrastructure: Reviewing servers, storage units, switches, routers, and cabling, including essential network services like firewalls.
- Redundancy: Ensuring robust systems with backups, load balancing, and scheduled maintenance.
- Security and Compliance: Addressing security protocols and compliance obligations such as GDPR.
How does the Infrastructure Consultancy process work?
Our infrastructure consultancy process is structured to deliver clarity and strategic alignment. It typically includes the following phases:
- Initial conversations: Discussing project scope, reviewing strategies, timelines, and budgets.
- Workshops: Identifying detailed business objectives and user requirements.
- Strategy: Mapping business goals to desired infrastructure outcomes.
- Technical assessment: Conducting an in-depth evaluation of your current IT environment.
- Technology roadmap: Outlining a phased plan to meet your infrastructure goals.
- Solution design: Crafting a detailed blueprint of the proposed infrastructure solution.
- Final report: Delivering a comprehensive summary with insights, recommendations, and next steps.