5 reasons why your SME should make the leap to the cloud
For many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the cloud is still seen as something reserved for large corporations or highly technical environments. However, the reality is that more and more SMEs are adopting cloud solutions to optimize costs, improve operations, and gain flexibility.
Migrating to the cloud doesn’t require a radical transformation or a large upfront investment. It’s about taking concrete steps to modernize your IT infrastructure and prepare your business to scale in an efficient, secure, and sustainable way.
The key factors that make the cloud a valuable ally for SMEs
1. Cost optimization from day one
The cloud eliminates the need for physical servers, traditional licenses, or maintaining on-premise infrastructure. Thanks to its pay as you go model, SMEs can align their tech resources with real business activity avoiding overspending and gaining visibility over their IT costs.
2. Secure, up-to-date environments without burdening your team
Cloud providers like AWS offer advanced security measures that are hard to replicate on site: automatic encryption, access management, continuous updates, and regulatory compliance all without needing a dedicated technical team.
3. Scalability tailored to your business pace
One of the biggest cloud advantages is the ability to scale resources based on demand. Whether launching a new product, supporting a marketing campaign, or handling traffic spikes, the infrastructure adapts without interrupting service
4. Mobility and collaboration in hybrid environments
Accessing data and tools from anywhere without relying on specific devices is a major benefit for distributed teams, hybrid models, or businesses with multiple locations. The cloud enables an agile, collaborative, and always available workspace.
5. Gradual access to advanced technologies
The cloud paves the way for solutions like data analytics, process automation, and even artificial intelligence—without requiring large upfront investments. This allows SMEs to explore new technologies without compromising current operations.
Where to start if your SME hasn’t made the leap to the cloud yet?
The most recommended path for an SME is to start with a simple project: from establishing a secure foundation for its infrastructure to launching an auto-scalable website, setting up virtual desktops, performing backups, or implementing disaster recovery plans. From there, it’s possible to evolve towards more complex environments with a solid base, minimizing risks and maximizing results from the very beginning.
Having the support of a technology partner makes this transition easier and enables more informed decisions at every stage of the process.
Take the first step with Altostratus and AWS
At Altostratus, as an AWS Premier Partner, we support small businesses taking their first steps in the cloud with security and expert guidance.
That’s why we’ve launched an exclusive initiative for SMEs in Spain: $300 in AWS credits, designed for you to explore the cloud with no upfront cost and technical advice from day one.
If you’re considering modernizing your infrastructure, this could be the boost your business needs.
