Without waiting for legislation, it is crucial for French companies to take proactive measures to protect yourself against egress fees and vendor lock-in. This non-exhaustive checklist aims to provide strategic, operational, organisational and technical measures to consider in order to ensure the long-term digital mobility of your business or organisation.
Planning and preparation
- Needs audit Evaluate your data and cloud requirements, with a long-term view. Estimate the volume of outgoing data to better anticipate potential egress fees charged by certain suppliers.
- Analysis of backup options Compare backup and storage solutions between several cloud providers to identify those offering the most advantageous terms and conditions.
- Preparing for migration Make sure you have a migration plan in place in the event of a change of supplier. Ensure that your data is in an interoperable format.
Choice of cloud provider
- Evaluation of contractual conditions Cloud services: take a close look at the clauses on egress fees and data portability in the contracts offered by cloud providers.
- Supplier reputation research Consult the notices and case studies to find out how suppliers deal with data migration and the associated costs.
- Validation of interoperability Make sure the supplier uses open standards and technologies that enable maximum interoperability.
Monitoring and management
- Setting up surveillance alerts Alerts: set up alerts to monitor outgoing traffic volumes so you can control costs in real time and anticipate any outgoing charges should you change supplier.
- Periodic assessment of services : carry out regular audits to check that cloud services continue to meet your needs in terms of cost and performance.
Budget and financing
- Estimated total costs Include potential egress fees in your provisional budget to avoid financial surprises.
- Allocation of funds for migration Migration: set aside specific funds to cover any migration costs.
Negotiation strategies
- Negotiating contractual terms Work with your suppliers to negotiate more favourable exit clauses and reductions in egress fees.
- Use of User Retex Use feedback from other customers to strengthen your negotiating position.
Safety and compliance
- Data security Make sure that your cloud provider complies with all the security standards required to protect your data, even during migration.
- Regulatory compliance Check that your cloud practices comply with regulations such as the RGPD over the long term.
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Training and awareness-raising
- Staff training egress fees and vendor lock-in: train your staff on the implications of egress fees and vendor lock-in so that they can make informed decisions.
- Raising awareness of best practice Promote best practice within your organisation to minimise the risks associated with cloud computing.
Protecting your business against egress fees and vendor lock-in requires a proactive and well-planned approach. By following this checklist, you can ensure more secure and cost-effective use of cloud services, while maximising your flexibility and competitive capabilities.