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The hybrid cloud model can generate a number of cost optimization options if dealt diligently. Channel partners can help organizations- big and small- to leverage all the virtues of the hybrid cloud and maximize profits.

A major trigger for shifting workloads to the cloud is the capacity to reduce costs. But once the migration is done, cost reduction becomes a challenge.

This is because cloud computing offers scalability, users want to use more compute power according to Owen Rogers, research director of the digital economics unit at 451 Research. To start with, the cloud comes cheap, but the cost escalates with an increase in consumption.
Thus, this nature of hybrid cloud offers a great opportunity to the partners to help customers with cloud optimization and management.

The hybrid cloud cost optimization is a concern for all customers regardless of the size of the organization. Customers may be aware of some aspects of it but they may not know that by bringing in some changes, a substantial amount of money can be saved. Here channel partners can greatly help the customers to get maximum value out of their investment.

Two areas play a major role when it comes to optimizing hybrid cloud costs. Firstly, it should be ascertained that money is not wasted by means of leaving VMs running when they are not being used. And secondly, it should be ensured that a customer is availing the cheapest combination of resources for their use cases.

Hybrid cloud cost control is more worrisome for small and medium businesses (SMBs), whereas larger corporates have a more mature cloud deployment.

Whatever, the organization’s requirement be, channel partners can guide the customers and bring the best value of hybrid cloud to them.