Choosing a cloud platform can have benefits – but only if your make the right choice
If you regularly read news related to business or tech, you’re likely to encounter many articles about cloud computing. Cloud computing is a hot topic, considering how much it’s changing the way businesses operate. Instead of hosting most or all of their computing programs and data locally (such as on on-site servers in their office), businesses are increasingly relying on computing solutions that are distributed via the Internet and hosted remotely.
Cloud computing has the potential to save money for businesses and also give them more flexibility. With cloud computing, businesses can pay for the computing resources they need. They can avoid purchasing a lot of expensive equipment upfront, especially before they’re really sure of their computing needs and how those needs may change with time; they could also save substantially on lower electric bills and perhaps less square footage needed for office space. And through the scalability of the cloud, they can change the amount of resources they draw on fairly easily.
Cloud benefits depend on good choices
It’s easy to think about the cloud as some kind of magical solution for your IT needs and computing costs.
However, you can only really benefit from the cloud if you’re making the right choices. This may seem obvious, and yet, businesses may be susceptible to the hype surrounding a given cloud computing solution or make choices that aren’t a good fit for their business needs (while also spending more than they should).
A recent article from Forbes highlights how important it is for businesses to carefully weigh different factors in a cloud computing solution. These include security, flexibility, transparency of costs, and ease of migrating to the service and using it. You need to make sure the service works for your business and employees.
When selecting a cloud platform, make sure you’re working with a reputable company that offers a high-quality service with strong security and support. Without careful determination, the cloud computing choices you make may wind up being a drain on your time and money.
