Choosing a cloud vendor is all too often an exercise in what you’re willing to give up, instead of what you are able to gain.
The truth is, just with any business relationship, there is a necessary give and take. But with infrastructure, the degree of importance to that relationship has real claims on your ability to do business the way you need to.
In that light, choosing a cloud provider who is best able to understand and map solutions to your goals is the most important metric in your decision making. However, there are a few other key considerations that are important to factor into a final decision.