--- title: IT Solutions Blog | Cloud description: Cloud | --- [ 800-245-2156 ](tel:%20800-245-2156) [![header-social-1](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hs-fs/hubfs/header-social-1.jpg?width=34&height=34&name=header-social-1.jpg) ](https://twitter.com/solutionsii) [![header-social-2](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hs-fs/hubfs/header-social-2.jpg?width=34&height=34&name=header-social-2.jpg) ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/solutions-ii) [![logo-Aug-24-2021-08-50-04-88-AM](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-Aug-24-2021-08-50-04-88-AM.png?width=169&name=logo-Aug-24-2021-08-50-04-88-AM.png "logo-Aug-24-2021-08-50-04-88-AM")](https://www.solutions-ii.com/) [![solution-ii-logo-footer-min](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hs-fs/hubfs/solution-ii-logo-footer-min.png?width=155&name=solution-ii-logo-footer-min.png "solution-ii-logo-footer-min")](http://1574419.hs-sites.com) # IT Solutions Blog ## [Hybrid Cloud Strategy: Navigating Complexities and Leveraging Trends](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/hybrid-cloud-strategies) Posted by [John Wondolowski](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/john-wondolowski) [![](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hubfs/HybridCloudStrategy.png) ](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/hybrid-cloud-strategies) A recent study on Cloud trends, which questioned 350 IT leaders in the United States on their current hybrid cloud strategies, showed that 94% of respondents had been involved with a cloud repatriation project in the last three years.[[1]](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/tag/cloud#Citrix_Survey) [Read More](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/hybrid-cloud-strategies) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/hybrid-cloud-strategies#comments-listing) Topics: [Cloud](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cloud), [IT Industry](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/it-industry), [Strategy](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/strategy), [IT executive insights](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/it-executive-insights) ## [An Evolved Version of Managed Services Can be a Game Changer for Optimizing the Cloud Environment.](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/managed-services-in-the-cloud) Posted by [Colin Day](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/colin-day) [![](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hubfs/BANNER_SOURCE_tMS_CLOUD-1.png) ](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/managed-services-in-the-cloud) **In the rapidly evolving world of technology, businesses increasingly turn to cloud computing for its benefits. However, these advantages often come with a significant challenge: the cloud skills gap.** ** ** [Read More](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/managed-services-in-the-cloud) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/managed-services-in-the-cloud#comments-listing) Topics: [Cloud](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cloud), [Managed Services](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/managed-services), [Next Generation IT](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/next-generation-it), [Data Center](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/data-center), [Digital Transformation](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/digital-transformation) ## [The Evolving Landscape of Managed Services: What IT Executives Need to Know](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/the-landscape-of-managed-services) Posted by [Colin Day](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/colin-day) [![](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hubfs/ManagedServiceLandscapeBlog.png) ](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/the-landscape-of-managed-services) Technology is evolving at an accelerated rate, and companies have become increasingly dependent on it, resulting in a growing need for an evolved managed services framework.  ** ** [Read More](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/the-landscape-of-managed-services) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/the-landscape-of-managed-services#comments-listing) Topics: [Cloud](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cloud), [Managed Services](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/managed-services), [Next Generation IT](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/next-generation-it), [Data Center](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/data-center), [Digital Transformation](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/digital-transformation) ## [Adopting a Secure Framework for Change in Casino Gaming](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/adopting-a-secure-framework-for-change-in-casino-gaming) Posted by [John Wondolowski](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/john-wondolowski) [![](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hubfs/SecureFrameworkForChange.png) ](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/adopting-a-secure-framework-for-change-in-casino-gaming) Technology leaders in gaming and leisure need to adopt a framework for incorporating new technologies while maintaining desired security risk profiles. Furthermore, they need to adopt/build in the most effective way to avoid unnecessary complexity and overhead. [Read More](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/adopting-a-secure-framework-for-change-in-casino-gaming) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/adopting-a-secure-framework-for-change-in-casino-gaming#comments-listing) Topics: [Cloud](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cloud), [Security](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/security), [IT Industry](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/it-industry), [IT Security](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/it-security), [Gaming Technology](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/gaming-technology), [Adaptable Data Center®](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/adaptable-data-center), [G&L Magazine](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/gl-magazine) ## [Avoiding Common Data Security Pitfalls](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/avoiding-common-data-security-pitfalls) Posted by [Jason Norred](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/jason-norred) [![](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hubfs/SECURITY_PITFALLS_BANNER.png) ](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/avoiding-common-data-security-pitfalls) **Organizations can reduce risk and improve security posture by focusing security efforts on what matters the most, securing your data.**  [Read More](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/avoiding-common-data-security-pitfalls) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/avoiding-common-data-security-pitfalls#comments-listing) Topics: [Cloud](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cloud), [Data Protection](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/data-protection), [Security](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/security), [IT Industry](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/it-industry), [Security Controls](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/security-controls), [IT Security](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/it-security), [Data](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/data) ## [The number one challenge for IT leaders adopting the cloud is security.](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/the-number-one-challenge-for-it-leaders-adopting-the-cloud-is-security) Posted by [John Wondolowski](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/john-wondolowski) [![](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hubfs/Blog_home_page_thumbnail_drk.png) ](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/the-number-one-challenge-for-it-leaders-adopting-the-cloud-is-security) Data management is such a large and complicated practice area but there are a few fundamental protections that should be in place to help prevent emergencies. [Read More](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/the-number-one-challenge-for-it-leaders-adopting-the-cloud-is-security) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/the-number-one-challenge-for-it-leaders-adopting-the-cloud-is-security#comments-listing) Topics: [Cloud](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cloud), [Security](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/security), [IT Industry](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/it-industry), [Security Controls](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/security-controls), [Gaming Technology](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/gaming-technology), [G&L Magazine](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/gl-magazine) ## [Internal Cloud vs External Cloud: The Pros & Cons of a New Cloud Infrastructure](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/internal-cloud-vs-external-cloud-the-pros-cons-of-a-new-cloud-infrastructure) Posted by [Solutions II](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/solutions-ii) [![](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hubfs/internal-vs-external-cloud-solutions-2.jpg) ](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/internal-cloud-vs-external-cloud-the-pros-cons-of-a-new-cloud-infrastructure) The revolutionary aspect of cloud technology is that it separates hardware from software. This separation has spawned a multitude of new business capabilities and opportunities. [Read More](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/internal-cloud-vs-external-cloud-the-pros-cons-of-a-new-cloud-infrastructure) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/internal-cloud-vs-external-cloud-the-pros-cons-of-a-new-cloud-infrastructure#comments-listing) Topics: [Backup and Recovery](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/backup-and-recovery), [Cloud](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cloud), [Data Protection](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/data-protection), [professional services](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/professional-services), [IT Security](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/it-security) ## [Cloud Computing: Post-Adoption Challenges](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/cloud-computing-post-adoption-challenges) Posted by [John Wondolowski](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/john-wondolowski) ![Solutions II Blog Challenges of Cloud Computing](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ChallengesofCloudComputing.png?width=217&height=147&name=ChallengesofCloudComputing.png)A recent survey done by RightScale* identifies the challenges that IT Leaders are facing after adopting Cloud Computing. There are seven challenges listed. Each one of the obstacles was cited by 72% or more of the Enterprise IT Leaders and 60% or more of the SMB IT Leaders. [Read More](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/cloud-computing-post-adoption-challenges) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/cloud-computing-post-adoption-challenges#comments-listing) Topics: [Cloud](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cloud) ## [Casino Gaming: Success in a “World of Change”](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/casino-gaming-success-in-a-world-of-change) Posted by [John Wondolowski](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/john-wondolowski) ![Solutions II Blog: Casino Gaming Success in a World of Change](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SlotMachine.jpg?width=200&height=134&name=SlotMachine.jpg)Wow, what a year (2018) for the Gaming industry with tax decreases and some interesting regulation changes, the overall gaming industry grew at an impressive 4.0% compared to the US GDP of 2.9% according to a [RubinBrown Gaming Statistics publication](https://rubinbrown.cld.bz/RubinBrown-Gaming-Stats-2019). All sectors increased which is very unusual with every state growing when considering the combined revenues. [Read More](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/casino-gaming-success-in-a-world-of-change) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/casino-gaming-success-in-a-world-of-change#comments-listing) Topics: [Cloud](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cloud), [Managed Services](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/managed-services), [Gaming Technology](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/gaming-technology), [Gaming](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/gaming) ## [Getting Your Feet Wet: Steps to Cloud Migration](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/cloud-migration-steps) Posted by [Solutions II](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/solutions-ii) [![](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Cloud-150x150-1.png) ](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/cloud-migration-steps) According to the Verizon State of the Market Enterprise Cloud Report, 65% of today’s businesses are using the cloud. If your business is contemplating a move to the cloud, keep in mind that it’s sometimes best to dip your toes in the water first instead of diving in. Successful migration to the cloud requires advance preparation that takes into account the unique needs of your business environment. 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