BIJENDER MISHRA (B. Tech, MBA,PMP ITIL SAP CISM )

How Cloud Computing Is Changing the Business World

Being a Certified Cloud Consultant, I face many questions about

Cloud technology, Cloud Security and majority of questions are being

asked as simple "Why we should opt Cloud solution" . Still I see

people are curious to know about it and there is no doubt that Cloud

computing has become ubiquitous. Everyday interactions and

transactions that take advantage of the Internet are likely operating in

a cloud environment, including social media, banking, corresponding

with co-workers and clients, and other day-to day functions.

The transition from a physical computing environment to a virtual

world provides many advantages. Some companies, however, remain

sceptical about ceding some of the control that accompanies owning

and maintaining physical infrastructure.

In reality, I have seen that the advantages of the cloud typically

outweigh the concerns. Following are just few ways cloud computing

is beneficial to businesses.

1. It’s green. Cloud computing reduces the need for physical

infrastructure and scales to provide efficient use of energy based on

real-time requirements.

2. It’s flexible. Buying an in-house system means playing the role of

fortune teller. How much capacity and what functionality will be

needed in three to five years? With the cloud, companies can buy

what they need today and scale their usage if and when they need to.

3. It increases capabilities. Cloud computing provides smaller

companies with the ability to use enterprise applications that they

couldn’t otherwise afford. This allows companies to stay on par with

their larger competitors from a technology standpoint.

4. It provides up-time guarantees. When a major disruption to the

network occurs, companies that have moved their systems to the

cloud may have an easier time recovering. In-house disruptions can be

expensive and time consuming to fix, but cloud providers can provide

disaster recovery services.

5. It enhances collaboration. The cloud has changed the way

employees interact with each other and with clients because data is

not locked into physical devices and infrastructure. File sharing and

workflow in the cloud increases collaboration and communications

efficiency.

6. It supports mobility. The business world has gone mobile, and

that trend will only continue as more and more workers operate in the

field or work remotely. The cloud facilitates mobility by allowing

employees to access their files and data when and where they need to.

7. It protects data integrity. With files moving in and out of the

cloud, file version control is crucial. With the cloud, files are stored

centrally and only one true version of a file exists rather than many

disparate copies floating around among users.

8. It provides security. Networks are only as secure as the devices

that access them. With the cloud, data and files are not stored on

vulnerable devices, and cloud providers are well versed in the latest

security updates and techniques to keep data safe.

9. It provides cost predictability. With the cloud, costs and fees are

predictable, allowing companies to budget for them without losing

sleep over unforeseen and costly expenditures.

10. It keeps the company current. In the past, IT departments could

spend an inordinate amount of time updating software and taking care

of security patches. Cloud providers take on that burden as part of

their value proposition, allowing companies to focus their technology

personnel on more strategic and profitable activities.

Conclusion

The advantages of the cloud are widely touted, but it can be a difficult

decision to ultimately make and implement. Companies are often

concerned about giving up control of their networks.

However, the cloud offers many benefits that outweigh any concerns

a company might have. Choosing a trusted cloud computing partner is

key to getting the most benefit out of a cloud deployment.

Contact me on bijendermishra@gmail.com \ +91-9920756430 to learn

more about the benefits of cloud computing solutions.