6 benefits of Cloud Computing
Almost every company has now adopted some form of Cloud Computing, with 61% migrating their resources to the cloud in 2020 alone. The pandemic is behind much of this recent rapid uptake, but the cloud was already positioned to provide a cost-effective alternative to managing on-site network infrastructure.
There are so many reasons to transition to the cloud, so, rather than asking, “Why move to the cloud?” it’s more a case of, “Why wouldn’t you?”
Let’s dive in.
The benefits of Cloud Computing
1. Cloud Computing saves money
By its very nature, the cloud is designed for cost savings. Cloud usage is aggregated over hundreds of thousands of customers, providing cloud vendors with economies of scale they can pass on to customers.
Services can be enhanced and scaled up or down in line with demand, while avoiding the headache and high costs of having to deploy, manage, and upgrade them in an on-premises environment.
The cloud also provides an inexpensive and risk-free way to try out new technologies.
2. Cloud Computing is fast
Cloud Computing enables businesses to send, store, and distribute information more quickly and efficiently than before. When a new device connects to the cloud, they can send information instantly.
3. Cloud Computing grants SMEs access to cutting-edge technology
The cloud gives smaller companies the chance to compete with enterprise-level competitors by offering them access cutting-edge technologies like Machine Learning (ML), Robotics, and Quantum Computing. If it weren’t for the cloud, the hardware, software, and cost of deploying and maintaining these advanced technologies would make them out of reach.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a prime example of one of these new technologies. AI-powered analytics can help companies identify important patterns and trends, and because cloud-based AI systems are constantly evolving and learning, they’re becoming even more intelligent and effective at processing data.
Cloud-based AI helps companies make smarter decisions and solve business problems in a way that wasn’t possible before.
4. Cloud Computing offers mobility
The cloud offers companies a high level of computing mobility, so employees can work anytime, from anywhere, and on any device, as long as they have an internet connection.
People working from home can gain access to virtual workstations and use the same corporate applications and data they had access to in the office. This increased mobility means employees can collaborate with ease, regardless where they're located.
5. Cloud Computing is secure
Cloud security is of paramount importance to all businesses. Cloud technology brings with it a host of security enhancements, with automatic updates and vulnerability patching taken on by the cloud services vendor.
This leaves IT teams free from having to worry about endless upgrades or spend excessive time tracking software for vulnerabilities. It also means no important updates are missed. The cloud generally brings with it encryption by default too, so that access becomes virtually impossible without a decryption key.
6. Cloud Computing means enhanced data storage
Cloud data storage capacities continue to soar, making it easier and cheaper for businesses to store their data in the cloud. The cloud offers unlimited storage capacity, so it’s possible to expand and store as much as required.
So, are you ready for the Cloud?
Whether you’re tackling a new deployment or migrating an existing service to the cloud, you want your move to be successful and improve operational efficiencies. To achieve this, your staff needs to understand the ethos of the cloud and how it works.
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