BENEFITS OF CLOUD TECHNOLOGY

 

DOES BUSINESS NEED THE CLOUD? USAGE SCENARIOS AND BENEFITS OF CLOUD TECHNOLOGY

What is cloud technology?

In simple terms, cloud computing can be described as follows: it’s a model of providing users with network access to a pool of computing resources through an API or browser, regardless of geographic location and time of day.

Users gain access to cloud resources by leasing a selected configuration of computing power. This capacity can be flexibly increased or decreased depending on the customer’s current needs.

Advantages of cloud services over local hosting

24/7 accessibility.

Independence of hardware platform.

Mobility.

Cost-effectiveness.

Flexibility.

Reliability.

Benefits of the cloud for business units

Proper use of cloud technology will ensure that all business units operate efficiently.

Sales and marketing departments

all relevant information is available to sales professionals from any device;

optimizing solutions and sales;

predicting customer behavior;

development of marketing strategy.

Human resources department

streamlining workflow and collaboration through shared access to information;

simplifying the process of hiring, motivating, firing, and retaining employees;

professional employee training, development of skills and competencies in a convenient on-the-job format.

Customer service

customer self-service is available to customers, this leads to a reduction in the workload of operators;

centralization of the database;

consolidation of all operations of interactions with the client.

Business scenarios for using cloud computing

It is not necessary to migrate all of a firm’s systems and applications to the cloud; you can select only a few. Let’s look at a few simple scenarios for using cloud computing solutions for business.

#1. Backup storage

This is the simplest option that comes to mind – taking your data backup storage to the cloud.

#2. The backup site

Setting up a fault-tolerant infrastructure locally is too costly both in terms of time and money. 

#3. Peak space

If you have a seasonal business, you can put only those applications that you use during a high-load period in the cloud. 

#4. Migration of the entire infrastructure to the cloud and abandonment of local hardware

This is the classic option, which is usually considered. It allows you to fully experience all the benefits of cloud technology, which we have already talked about. 

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