With an ever-expanding list of tools and techniques available in the cloud, many businesses are taking advantage of this alternative to on-premises architecture. Since cloud computing was first popularized by AWS in 2006, it has extended from infrastructure to software-as-a-service, AI, serverless computing, databases, IoT, dedicated networking, analytics and business applications.
Today, businesses looking to move to cloud computing must consider these 5 components when making the decision to move to the cloud.
1. Active-Active Data Centers Provide Redundancy
With only 25% of enterprise workloads moving to the public cloud in the next 2 years, 75% of enterprises are staying on-premise or in a private hosted cloud where on-premise means either a data center or a colocation facility.
Active-active data centers act like the public cloud in many ways, but primarily they:
· Are able to spin up workloads and deploy network services just like the public cloud
· Move workloads around to improve performance or better utilize resources
· Have availability zones to ensure application availability
IT teams intend to move to an active-active data center architecture because applications and data have become the lifeblood of most companies, whereas outages can be very costly. Because of this, many applications are being moved to mission-critical or mission-imperative statuses which leads to more businesses needing to be in an active-active data center.
The cost of an active-active architecture is definitely offset by the revenue loss and potential reputational damage companies may sustain after a major outage. The active-active, built-in redundancy is a better disaster recovery approach than other plans that typically take hours, if not days, to get applications back up and running.
2. Cloud Security Is the Best
To date, there haven’t been any known breaches of the underlying resources of the major cloud platforms, because cloud vendors employ some of the best security experts in the world. In general, cloud computing experts are better equipped to handle cyberthreats better than most in-house IT teams. Cloud security is considered an asset by some of the biggest financial firms in the world.
Because copies of data are stored in the cloud, data is not lost. If one server loses the data by chance, the copy version is restored from another server. Therefore, loss of data is minimal, if not obsolete.
3. The Cloud Provides Access Anywhere
If you have internet, you have access. Cloud computing literally makes resources available at the click of a button.
Not only do users have the capability to access data or upload data to the cloud from anywhere with a network connection, but IT teams have on-demand, self-service when it comes to procuring resources and tools they need. Instead of waiting for new servers to be delivered, developers are able to select what they need and build right away. Admin sets policies to limit what teams can run but, within those guidelines, employees have the freedom to build, test and deploy apps as they like.
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4. The Most Reliable Mobility Features
Greater connectivity: access to mission-critical data and software anywhere, anytime. Any program or document stored in the cloud is instantly accessible with the internet. Any changes made to documents are available in real time to other stakeholders.
Automated updates: no more annoying updates to manage with automated updates that ensure your systems are protected.
Flexible workspace productivity – Giving your employees more options to get their work done leads to greater employee retention because employees who believe their workplace effectively uses mobile technology are more productive and satisfied at work.
BYOD – “Bring Your Own Device” options through the cloud turn any and all internet-accessible devices into potential work devices.
5. Introduce New Features Sooner Rather Than Later
Modern cloud features are based off user experience, so they are designed to make collaboration better and more efficient.
Organizations that choose to operate on cloud platforms generally grow their technology more easily. Because users take a more in-depth plunge into computing on the cloud, new technologies can be introduced sooner than on on-premise systems. These new technology introductions tend to lag on legacy systems, whereas cloud computing systems lead to faster and more complete adoptions.
Some examples of new technologies that are helpful for cloud-based and hybrid companies include large audio-conferencing capabilities for 1,000 people and large video conferencing with recording capabilities for 100 people.
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Why Work With Gregg Communications To Migrate to the Cloud
E3 Approach
At a fundamental level, Gregg Communications offers our clients the E3 Approach – the opportunity to Experience Excellence from Experts. Our expertise in cloud systems allows us to offer experience and expertise not found in most cloud companies. With 99% of our cloud clients renewing after the initial term, you can rest assured that our everyday approach to supporting our clients leads to your success and satisfaction.
With more than 50 years’ experience working in the communications industry, Gregg Communications is the expert cloud resource in the Chicago area. From purchase to implementation, Gregg Communications stands by you from the beginning to the end of your cloud migration and beyond. Our cloud projects are configured the way our customers envision. Get in touch with one of our experts today to see how your business can benefit from the cloud.