Do you know that cloud computing have been around for some time in Brazil and around the world, but it was during the months of social isolation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic that this term became even more popular.
This is because, with the increase in remote working, migration to the cloud has become more than a necessity: it has become a reality so that companies can maintain their operations, even remotely.
But to find out how this technology works in practice and how it can help your company to be more efficient in its operations, you need to understand a few important points. That's why we've prepared this article. Follow along!
Cloud computing: what are the main benefits of this technology?
Nowadays cloud computing is not only already part of the infrastructure of organizations, but is also a fundamental point for some companies. A good example are businesses that were born digitalized and therefore generally have the cloud in their DNA.
Some of the practical benefits of this technology are
- Flexibility and scalability;
- Quick and easy monitoring;
- Optimization of IT processes;
- Automatic resource provisioning;
- Improved communication and company processes;
- Optimized connectivity;
- High availability;
- More information security.
Read also: 4 foundations of digital transformation in companies
But what are the most widely used cloud services?
According to a Gartner surveythe IT services segment was among the three fastest-growing areas in 2021. This is mainly because cloud computing has been vital to all the digital transformation that has taken place so far. However, it still has a big role to play in the coming years.
Managers need to understand the types of technology cloud computing technology that best suits their processes, so that the application is effective. Here are some characteristics of the most commonly used cloud services:
Public cloud
In the public cloud, the cloud computing system is offered by a third-party provider who manages the contents of that cloud. In this way, resources such as servers and storage, and other support infrastructures, are the responsibility of the same provider.
Private cloud
In the private cloud, the services and infrastructure are on a network that is exclusive to the company or organization. It can either be physically located in the business's local data center or hosted by a third-party service provider. This service brings many of the same advantages as the public one, such as agility and flexibility. However, it offers a higher level of security and privacy.
Read more: Private cloud: how to protect your company from cyber attacks
Hybrid cloud
In this model, the two previous scenarios (public and private) are combined to allow data transfer and platform sharing between them, bringing greater flexibility and optimizing the company's infrastructure and security. This is a strategy often used to reduce costs, for example, since while the public cloud is more cost-effective, the private cloud guarantees better protection for important data.
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