By Avery Schaller, Senior Presales Engineer
Cloud solutions continue to evolve, and organizations are increasingly looking for flexibility, resilience, and cost-efficiency to manage their infrastructure. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the dominant public cloud providers and the backbone of many businesses’ digital operations. Recognizing this, MicroAge has expanded its cloud services portfolio to include AWS, bringing the same depth of expertise we’ve long offered in Microsoft Azure to a broader, more cloud-diverse client base.
Let’s explore the complexities of cloud strategy and how we can utilize our approach to help organizations make smarter, well-informed decisions.
Why AWS Is a Critical Piece of the Cloud Puzzle
AWS holds the largest market share among cloud providers, making it a natural choice for many organizations. Until recently, MicroAge’s cloud services focused primarily on Azure, where we’ve built deep subject matter expertise to help businesses receive a cloud solution that is both agile and secure. Knowing many companies operate in AWS environments, we’re now equipped to support them directly. The reason for this expansion is to meet clients where they are and help them optimize their cloud landscapes on various platforms.
Today, one of the most important trends in cloud computing is shifting toward multi-cloud architecture. Rather than relying on a single provider, organizations are distributing workloads across multiple platforms like AWS and Azure to reduce risk and increase flexibility. Recent outages in major cloud platforms have helped emphasize the importance of this approach. No cloud provider is immune to outages – therefore – having a multi-cloud strategy can help mitigate the impact of service disruptions.
MicroAge’s agnostic approach focuses on helping clients provide solutions that align with their business goals. We help clients design solutions that align with their business goals, whether that means staying within a single cloud, going hybrid, or embracing multi-cloud.
Designing Cloud Solutions with Flexibility in Mind
Whether an organization is migrating from on-premises infrastructure, expanding its cloud footprint, or optimizing existing environments, the right cloud strategy depends on many factors.
Our expanded AWS capabilities allow us to offer more perspectives and create tailored solutions. The two major ways we’re able to apply our AWS capabilities are by supporting organizations that are new to cloud services and those already consuming AWS. Rather than investing heavily in additional on-premises infrastructure, organizations can leverage AWS to build scalable, cloud-based disaster recovery solutions. This approach can help reduce capital costs while also allowing flexibility and resilience cloud platforms offer.
We’re here to educate, guide, and support, so we can help our clients make empowered and informed decisions about their cloud journey.
How MicroAge Helps Clients Navigate AWS
Our goal is to make AWS more accessible, manageable, and cost-effective for our clients. Here’s how:
Affordable Enterprise-Level Support
MicroAge delivers enterprise-grade AWS support at a great value, ensuring clients get expert help at an affordable price.
FinOps and Cost Optimization
We provide flexible cost optimization strategies that don’t require multi-year commitments. This allows clients to benefit from reduced pricing without the risk of overcommitting to long-term usage levels.
Architectural Guidance
MicroAge provides expert advice and guidance for designing and optimizing secure, scalable, and cost-effective environments.
We’re Here to Help You Understand Smarter Cloud Decisions
Cloud computing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Each platform has its strengths, and every organization has unique needs. By expanding our services to include AWS, MicroAge is better positioned to help clients navigate the complexities of cloud strategy. Our goal is to provide clarity in a complex landscape, helping organizations make informed decisions that align with their long-term vision. If you’re exploring cloud options or looking to optimize your current setup, understanding the nuances of AWS is a great place to start. And now, MicroAge is here to help.
“Avery Schaller is a Sr. Presales Engineer for Microsoft cloud services at MicroAge and the practice lead for AWS. With deep expertise across Microsoft and AWS environments, Avery helps clients design secure, scalable cloud architectures that align with business goals and drive digital transformation.”
Avery SchallerSenior Presales Engineer
