CLOUD COMPUTING
Cloud computing has already become
a matter of fact for the vast majority of
businesses
Cloud Computing
Cloud computing has already become a matter of fact for the vast majority of businesses – and even more consumers. It now seems that everything in IT runs ‘in the Cloud’. But what does it mean?
In short it means somewhere (pretty much anywhere) at the other end of your Internet connection. That’s where your data is securely stored, and where the computers running your application and services are located.
The drift of data and applications from on-premise servers to the cloud is growing in momentum,
and will continue for nearly all IT systems for the foreseeable future.
The reasons for this are simple:
- You don’t need to manage or maintain it
- You won’t need to worry about upgrading or running out of capacity
- You can access your information and applications from anywhere that has an Internet connection.
Computer sales reflect the shift: this year around 270m desktop and laptop computers will be sold,
compared to 325m tablets and 2 billion smartphones.
Building your IT infrastructure in the cloud is very different to building a traditional network:
concerns about physical equipment become concerns about SLAs, concerns about service availability
become concerns about connectivity availability.
Fast implementation
Traditional systems can take months or years to get up and running. With a Cloud app, it could be as simple as signing up and starting to use the app instantly, and even the biggest enterprise apps are up and running in days or weeks.
Low Up-Front Costs
New applications used to mean capital expenditure in new equipment, licenses, and integration. Cloud applications dramatically reduce or even eliminate the need for capital expenditure. Often you simply pay a monthly fee.
Remote Access
You can securely access your Cloud apps from anywhere and from any device that has an Internet connection.
Better Security
Losing a laptop means losing your data, and if that data is confidential then a serious security breach is possible. Cloud apps store your data securely in the Cloud. So a loss of a laptop is much less troubling.
No Maintenance
Fixing or patching, upgrading and testing your IT systems usually take up most of your IT staff’s time. With Cloud applications, it’s all taken care of for you. Freeing you and your staff for new projects or tasks.
Scalability
With Cloud applications you can increase or decrease the number of users as your needs change. It means you only pay for what you need and use, and you don’t have to worry about running out of capacity.
Harness the power of Cloud computing to transform your business by improving service levels,
reliability, security and return on your investment.
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