All you need to know about interworks.cloud and the cloud industry
Cloud computing has become more relevant than ever after 2020. The convenience, security, and ease of access make cloud computing ideal for organizations with a hybrid work model and disparate teams.
Organizations that want to reap the benefits of this technology often wonder which cloud service is best for them. This post will evaluate the top cloud providers globally and the benefits of cloud computing.
A cloud service provider (CSP) is an organization that offers cloud computing services. These services can take the shape of software as a service (SaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), or platform as a service (PaaS).
Cloud service providers host cloud computing infrastructure and services for clients in their data centers. While the payment models differ slightly with every cloud provider, most follow a pay-per-use subscription model. This means customers pay only for the services and resources they consume (e.g., storage, virtual machines, other cloud infrastructure).
Using a cloud provider offers several benefits. It eliminates the need to invest in infrastructure and develop internal resources. In addition to the low cost of ownership, there are other advantages of using a cloud service provider:
Migrating to the cloud can provide long-term savings for most organizations. Since on-premises servers are not needed, using cloud services dramatically reduces operating costs. The cost of server maintenance is also eliminated so staff can focus on improving company processes and projects that help the core business.
Most cloud services implement a pay-as-you-go pricing model. Besides saving infrastructure costs, you can effectively control cloud spending by paying only for what you use. If the organization works with scheduled workloads, the cost savings can be important. Moreover, with most providers, you can automate migrating infrastructure online for specific tasks so you only pay for the hours you are using the service.
The pandemic made work from home a common reality. With most companies adopting a hybrid work model, it is essential to provide employees with easy and secure access to the resources and applications needed to complete their tasks.
Organizations are turning to cloud computing to give employees this access. By using a public cloud, users can access data and applications via the internet and work from anywhere. It also enables collaboration to work on a project from different locations simultaneously.
Many companies have concerns about the security risks of moving workloads and data to the cloud. Cloud service providers have tight cybersecurity protocols and technology to protect their customers’ data. Therefore, organizations moving to the cloud benefit from a higher level of security than they would otherwise be able to procure. This should be a key priority considering the number of increased data breaches over the past few years. In 2021, IBM and Ponemon Institute reported the cost of a data breach at over $4 million.
Using a cloud environment can also improve the work of the in-house IT teams, as many security functions are performed via the cloud provider. The shared responsibility model used by most cloud service providers ensures the provider will manage the security of the infrastructure, with other responsibilities handled by the client.
The risk of data loss is one most companies cannot afford. Be it as a consequence of a cyberattack, negligence, or natural disaster, companies can lose more than the monetary value of the data, involving business and reputation loss as well as recovery costs.
Cloud providers ensure availability by incorporating redundancy into their environments. Thus, clients avoid losing any data or enduring downtime if one server crashes, unlike on-premises servers.
When scaling your business, there is no need to invest in new hardware. Easily scale up using cloud services. You can also add more services or storage—and scale down when you no longer need the resources.
Users can choose and scale services how they want, customize applications, and access them via an internet connection from anywhere. Enterprise users no longer have to be concerned about the cost of infrastructure or maintenance while developing applications.
Azure is Microsoft’s public cloud computing services platform. The platform provides computing, machine learning, AI, analytics, storage, and networking services. Microsoft Azure enables users to choose services to run applications or develop new ones.
Azure offers IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, as well as serverless. Microsoft has multiple benefits for cloud service providers, such as automated provision, cost management, integration and APIs that connect billing, and ERP.
AWS is the cloud computing services platform by Amazon. It offers over 200 services from data centers spread worldwide. The services include storage, databases, machine learning, analytics, infrastructure, and more.
Companies wishing to start with AWS first need to create an AWS account. Once you subscribe, you can choose which services are needed. The platform uses a pay-per-use pricing model, making it cost-effective and easily scaled up or down.
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a public cloud vendor. GCP customers can access computer resources and applications on Google’s data centers around the world.
GCP offers a range of services from data and cost management to AI, machine learning, and streaming. CSPs can benefit from the Google Workspace and APIs for machine learning and enterprise mapping.
IBM Cloud is an offer that combines PaaS with IaaS to deliver an integrated experience. It is available in data centers across 19 countries. IBM Cloud offers a next-generation hybrid cloud, data, and AI capabilities. They also offer a virtual private cloud and support for multi-cloud.
Unlike other providers, IBM offers fixed and metered pricing models.
Oracle Cloud is a cloud computing platform offered by Oracle Corporation. It provides servers, storage, network, applications, and services via a global network of data centers. Oracle provides IaaS, PaaS, and database as a service (DBaaS).
The Acronis Cloud is a platform cloud subscription solution that offers storage, a hybrid backup solution, and cyber security. It features a managed server backup, continuous data protection, and recovery. Acronis cloud delivers cloud security and automates processes for CSPs and distributors.
The Adobe Cloud platform is an IaaS that serves as a framework for platforms such as Adobe Experience Cloud, Document Cloud, and Adobe Creative Cloud. By integrating all clouds into a single platform, the Adobe Cloud simplifies data loading. Hosted on AWS, the Adobe Cloud also offers scalability and flexibility via Adobe Commerce and other services.
Migrating workloads to the cloud is a necessity for most companies these days. The different cloud providers have myriad offers for almost every business need. To learn more about how interworks.cloud can help you navigate the right cloud platform, request a free demo.
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