It's amazing how quickly technology evolves in just a few years. Before cloud computing, people ran applications or programs from the program downloaded on a physical PC or server.
At that time, many companies invested a lot to create their own data centers and those that generally owned them allocated a significant number of professionals and IT resources.
However, with the increasing complexity of data centers and the number of professionals needed to manage them, maintaining productivity has become a new challenge. The rapid development of technology has provided many alternative solutions for companies in the management and development of their business.
Now more and more companies are starting to build their business model by relying on cloud computing (Cloud Computing), which has become a new trend in data center management.
With the coronavirus pandemic, most businesses migrated online and the need to organize and upload data into the cloud became more than obvious and useful to keep the economy running and even ensure jobs.
However, this is not only a modern and innovative solution, but also a relatively efficient business model, applicable to any type of company.
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Contents
Toggle- What is cloud computing?
- SaaS (Software as Service)
- PaaS (Platform as Service)
- IaaS (Infrastructure as Service)
- Economy and performance
- Mobility and remote access
- Security
- Conclusion
What is cloud computing?
Cloud computing or “cloud computing” is a term that has gained widespread use in recent years. With the exponential increase in data use, it is becoming increasingly difficult for individuals and organizations to maintain all information, programs and vital systems in operation on internal computer servers.
Cloud computing operates with a similar principle to Web-based email clients, allowing users to access all system features and files without having to maintain most of the data on their own computers.
In fact, we already use a variety of cloud computing services in everyday life. Gmail, Google Drive and even Facebook and Instagram are cloud-based applications. For all these services, users send their personal data to a cloud hosted server that stores the information for later access.
And as useful as these applications are for personal use, they are even more valuable to companies that need to access large amounts of data through a secure online network connection.
A recent survey of Frost & Sullivan, pointed out that cloud services (public or private) are already used by 92% of Latin American companies. File Sharing, remote external sales team management, electronic signature usage, online petitioning: there is no way to do any of these things if you still save files locally.
Something that is being widely used today because of social distancing, video conferencing, only makes sense when everyone has access to the same data to be discussed, which requires the provision of cloud files. Who's there using Zoom, Skype or Google Meet?
The 3 types of solution offered by cloud computing:
SaaS (Software as Service)
It is when the cloud provides software that you can access for free, or on payment of monthly (applicant) fees. With this solution,you can only use the pre-available functions by the interface without making changes in the software.
Examples of SaaS: Facebook, WhatsApp, Zoom, Netflix, digital marketing software, online calendars, among others.
PaaS (Platform as Service)
Works like a development solutions provider, where tools are available to develop or modify software, applications, operating systems, databases, among other resources.
These services are aimed at teams that need to develop their own solutions, customizing them according to their demand. Developers can deal entirely with programming, as the maintenance and administration of tools is at the provider's responsibility.
IaaS (Infrastructure as Service)
In this solution, you rent your own cloud storage and processing resources to use as well as you want. Suitable for companies that need custom resources, it can increase or decrease these resources at any time.
Servers, racks, routers, datacenters and other tools are all made available to the customer upon payment of the monthly fee, and he uses these resources as his own.
Preferred to by IT companies, or large organizations that need a lot of processing power, but do not want to invest in acquiring their own equipment. It can also be used by any company that wants to create its own solutions with the resources available.
The Benefits of Cloud Computing
Economy and performance
Switching to cloud computing can reduce the cost of managing and maintaining your systems. Instead of buying expensive equipment, you can reduce costs by using the resources of your cloud computing service provider.
Some advantages:
- the cost of system updates, new hardware and software can be included in your contract with the provider
- You don't have to pay wages anymore for specialized staff
- its energy consumption costs can be reduced
- There are fewer delays.
For most companies, cutting costs is of the utmost importance and also the greatest attraction for those who think of switching to the cloud, regardless of whether you are a small company or have tens of thousands of employees.
When you're in the cloud, easy access to your company's data means saving time and money in project execution. Another benefit is that most cloud computing services use the payment system as per use.
This also applies to the data storage space needed to meet interested parties and customers, which means you will get exactly the space you need and will not be charged more. Taken together, these factors result in lower costs and higher returns.
Mobility and remote access
The Internet's not available? Mobile data can fail at any time and there is not always a wi-fi network nearby. No problem: Cloud computing comes out in front again: the saved data is accessible offline.
By downloading the cloud information, it is guaranteed that the manager and all team employees will have access to the records whenever they need to, even if they are not online.
Cloud computing allows mobile access to corporate data through smartphones and other devices, a great way to ensure that no one stays off the circuit.
As most companies today operate remotely, with entire sectors in Home Office, employees can use this feature to keep themselves instantly updated with customers and coworkers.
Security
That is a crucial point in business management. The importance of cloud computing is evident when observing the level of security offered by the cloud. The most modern and effective security protocols are in permanent activity to protect data from customers, companies, suppliers and employees.
Second RapidScale study 94% of companies saw an improvement in safety after moving to the cloud, and 91% said the cloud facilitates compliance with government requirements. The key to this expanded security is encryption of data transmitted by networks and stored in databases.
By using encryption, the information is less accessible by hackers or by any unauthorized person to view your data. As an additional security measure, with most cloud-based services, different security settings can be set based on the user.
Cloud computing provides more security than local servers. You never need to worry about losing critical data and business applications due to a natural disaster or a complete computer collapse.
Some providers even back up data on additional remote servers, so that data loss does not happen.
Disaster recovery
A priority for companies of all shapes and sizes. Without adequate protection, it is easy to lose weeks, months or even years of hard work that can seriously compromise business continuity.
On physical servers, there are many threats to data. Any accident like a spilled drink or energy oscillation can ruin the default servers by putting the information at risk. With this type of configuration, backups can also become heavy, leading to sloppy practices that can put an entire business at risk.
The use of cloud computing services can mitigate many of these damage by placing protection in the hands of others. No chance of a natural disaster or a property accident causing damage to your records, the power of cloud computing eliminates part of the stress of preserving your information and keeping them safe.
Besides, virtual backupsare much easier when cloud computing services are in use. Instead of creating and storing physical backups, data can be copied over any time interval if you want to back up data weekly, daily or up to every hour.
These backups can be stored on separate servers or elsewhere, ensuring an extra layer of protection if something goes wrong.
Public clouds may offer fewer options for software preservation, but private clouds can help you find the right disaster recovery options for your company.
Conclusion
Much more than providing innovative tools over the internet, cloud computing revolutionized the market. The trend is that solutions are increasingly migrating to the cloud.
What is your budget, both global and per user? What's more important to you? Is it accessibility or are you more concerned with data protection? Highlight your goals before choosing an option. Do you have any specific need, like extreme seasonality? Do you have several site sites that need collaboration? Would you prefer a fragmented approach or a comprehensive package covering all your bases?
As we saw in the post, cloud computing services and their various forms and functions, such as platforms SaaS, IaaS and PaaS, bring great advantages from saving money to protecting your data.
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