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The Cloud-First Future: Why M-Files Cloud is Your Best Move

A cloud-first strategy is vital for your business' success. Migrating to M-Files Cloud offers numerous benefits, transforming how you manage your IT infrastructure and data, and future-proofing your operations to ensure you stay competitive in today’s fast-paced environment. According to Gartner, by 2025, 85% of organizations will adopt a cloud-first strategy, and by 2028, cloud will be indispensable for business operations. Forrester agrees: without strong cloud capabilities, companies will struggle to stay competitive. It’s clear that a cloud-first approach is no longer optional—it’s essential.

Learn how M-Files Cloud, built on Microsoft Azure, offers enhanced security, ease of use, and superior scalability, directly addressing key benefits for your organization.

Available now! M-Files Premium Cloud - a new cloud offering with enhanced scalability and security
  • Built on a dedicated single-tenant Azure environment for enhanced scalability, security, and performance.
  • Designed for customers who need top-tier reliability, it supports both horizontal and vertical scaling with advanced administrative capabilities.
  • Architected according to industry best practices, ensuring enterprise-grade performance and security.
  • Seamlessly integrates with widely used security and monitoring systems, offering flexibility through customer-specific cloud capability selection.
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1. Cost Efficiency and Predictability
Azure Cost Savings through Consolidation:
  • M-Files Cloud eliminates the need for on-premises infrastructure, enabling savings on hardware, maintenance, and upgrades.
IT Harmonization and Staff Competence:
  • Our experts manage your cloud environment so your team can focus on core business tasks, not managing IT complexity.
Realizing MACC benefits & predictability:
  • M-Files Cloud enables you to leverage your Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) agreements and optimize your cloud investments.
  • M-Files Cloud provides better cost predictability, allowing businesses to budget more effectively.
Flexible and transparent Pricing Model:
  • Adjusts based on your usage, allowing for efficient cost control for your business.
  • With the M-Files Platform model, your subscription price remains the same whether you choose on-premises or cloud—giving you flexibility without added cost.
  • For more information on pricing, please contact your Account Executive.
2. Future-Proof Tech
Microsoft Invests Heavily in Azure:
  • Built on Microsoft Azure, M-Files Cloud ensures access to the latest cloud innovations.
Leveraging All New M-Files Capabilities:
  • Future updates and advanced features, including AI-powered tools like M-Files Aino, are developed with a cloud-first approach and are exclusively available in M-Files Cloud with Business Platform Edition.
3. Enhanced Security and Compliance
Certified Security Standards:
  • Our cloud operations have been certified for the ISO 27001:2013 standard and our quality system adheres to the ISO 9001:2015 standard. Additionally, M-Files has been certified for SOC2.
  • Find the full list of M-Files Certifications
Built on Best Practices:
  • Designed with Microsoft experts, M-Files Cloud follows the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework (WAF), ensuring top-tier security and governance.
Advanced Data Protection:
  • M-Files Cloud ensures your data is always protected with automatic backups, geographic replication, encryption, and compliance with leading security standards.
4. Scalability
Global Reach with Azure
  • M-Files Cloud provides broad regional coverage and data residency flexibility through Microsoft Azure.
Cloud-Native Product Evolution
  • M-Files Cloud is becoming a cloud native product with zero downtime and "unlimited" scalability.
Scales Effortlessly with Your Business
  • Allows you to add users and locations as needed while maintaining fast, reliable performance through Microsoft Azure’s powerful infrastructure.
We are here to support you!
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      Seamless Transition

      We are here to help! With our trusted partners we can offer you a cost-effective upgrade to M-Files Cloud. Through our Cloud transformation partnerships, we can support your upgrade process.
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      Complete Package

      We will take responsibility of hosting your M-Files environments. As existing M-Files customer, we can offer your existing M-Files implementation a path to Cloud.
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      Comprehensive Subscription Management

      M-Files Cloud offers advanced subscription management, giving you complete control over your environment.
Additional Resources
M-Files Manage

You can use M-Files Manage to control your M-Files subscription – a web-based, self-service portal customized for administrators to help get the most out of M-Files. Constantly improving, self-service capabilities minimizes time to value.

Read more in the M-Files Manage User Guide or watch the Introduction to M-Files Manage Video.

Time to Upgrade is Now!

Upgrade to M-Files Cloud! We offer a cost-efficient and seamless transition package to take your M-Files environment to the cloud. Benefit from a complete package that includes hosting your M-Files environment and ensuring a smooth, cost-efficient upgrade process.

Ready to transform your business with M-Files Cloud? Contact us today to learn more about our migration packages and how we can support your journey to the cloud. Embrace the future with confidence and secure your competitive edge with M-Files Cloud.

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