Without even realising it, we use Cloud services throughout our day. Sending e-mails, listening to music, playing games and saving a photo are all likely to be activities managed in the Cloud. These services take advantage of the opportunities offered by Cloud technology – storage, analytics, networking, developer tools, and security – and there’s no reason why your business can’t leverage the same benefits.
What is Cloud computing?
Simply put, it’s the delivery of services over the internet by a third party. This third party will own facilities filled with servers, known as data centres. Customers can access a range of services through these centres. The idea of the Cloud comes from the fact that these servers are remote from the locations of their user customers.
Cloud computing has witnessed an explosion in growth and where it was once primarily used for storage and operating systems, Cloud computing now offers a much wider range of services and has become a multi-billion-pound industry.
How does the Cloud work?
Effectively, the Cloud works as a pay-as-you-use or subscription service for businesses. These can include storage, processing power, and specific applications. They are all provided from a remote location to the customer, so providers can deliver services across the globe. The vast size and interconnectivity of the data centres mean that millions of different users can be seamlessly using the services at the same time, no matter where they are, as long as they have internet access.
Different models of Cloud services
Cloud structures have a similar infrastructure, they can be managed in three different ways. Users need to understand these differences as they can influence the choice of the type of Cloud services utilised.
Types of Cloud services
Cloud-based services can also be classified into three main areas:
What functions can Cloud-based services be used for?
Your business can take advantage of the many benefits that the Cloud offers:
Which Cloud service provider works best for my business?
While there are obvious benefits to Cloud services, we often get asked for advice by our customers about which provider to choose. Key factors in their choice of provider will be the nature of their business and what exactly they want from Cloud computing. For example:
Is Cloud computing right for your business?
There is no doubt that Cloud computing will continue to grow and become a more powerful tool. Utilised properly, it has the potential to be a driving force for many businesses and enable them to do things that may not be possible otherwise. However, if you are thinking of implementing Cloud services you need an informed plan and strategy before taking that first step.
I’ve mentioned in a previous blog post how digital innovation drives businesses and without Cloud computing, many businesses simply would not be able to afford the technologies needed. Incepteo offers our clients unbiased, technical know-how to identify cost-effective Cloud-based solutions to deliver what they need, and the possible impact on business results.
Getting to grips with the full potential of Cloud services for your business can be challenging but it can deliver huge advantages if applied in the right way and in the right areas with a trusted technology partner.
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