Private or public: Which cloud model is best for your company?

It’s no big secret that demand for cloud solutions has been on the rise in recent years, especially with the acceleration of digital transformation and the need for companies to strengthen their competitive edge. In this context, choosing the best cloud model is crucial to the success of this migration.

We know that innovation is a major priority within organizations. To give you an idea, data from McKinsey shows that spending on technology is expected to grow by more than 50% between 2015 and 2030. 

In turn, the primary goal of this drive for transformation is to optimize internal workflows and improve operational efficiency by reducing manual tasks and, consequently, increasing employee productivity.

The cloud solutions support this workflow, provided that managers adopt an appropriate cloud model. To help you understand the differences between private and public cloud solutions , as well as which one is best suited for your business, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide. Keep reading to find out more. 

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What are the main differences between private and public clouds?

In general, the private cloud can be defined as an infrastructure that is entirely dedicated to a single company and allows for complete customization.

The main feature of this cloud model is, without a doubt, its flexibility. Because it allows for customization, it easily adapts to any business scenario, including company size, number of users, and other variations.

In addition, it is a type of solution that offers greater data security, especially when compared to public clouds, which are not suitable for every scenario. As a result, managers are able to achieve a high level of compliance, data protection, standardization, and stability.

The public cloud, on the other hand, is a shared infrastructure; in other words, organizations share storage space and network devices with other networks. Although it does not offer as many customization options, this cloud model stands out for its low cost and high availability. 

How do you choose the best cloud model?

As mentioned in the previous section, private and public clouds are quite different. Therefore, managers need to analyze each option and choose a cloud model that truly meets their business needs.

To that end, however, a few tips can be quite helpful, such as:

  • Analyze your operational needs: conduct a survey of your operation and analyze exactly what your company needs. Determine how many users will need to access the cloud, access levels, the types of files or software to be migrated, and other similar information. The more detailed this assessment is, the more informed your decision will be;
  • Setting goals: Second, you need to set a goal for cloud migration, such as increased efficiency, security, or other goals. When you have clear goals, it’s easier to analyze which model best meets those objectives;
  • Check the support offered by the provider: Finally, before choosing the best cloud model, evaluate the support offered by the provider—from planning through to solution maintenance—with the goal of aligning service delivery with the most qualified partner in the market. 

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Discover add it Cloud Solutions!

A add it Cloud Solutions can help your business not only choose the best cloud model, but also navigate every stage of the migration to a cloud solution. 

With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we offer our clients comprehensive cloud solutions to modernize their IT infrastructure and ensure cybersecurity of their organizations. 

Our private cloud solutions stand out for the following features:

    • High performance: 100% SSD/NVMe cloud;
    • Low cost: zero CAPEX investment, a fixed fee charged in Brazilian reais that already includes taxes, with no charges for data traffic or disk I/O;
    • Full support: We manage your IT infrastructure, while your company focuses solely on application development and user support;
    • High availability: guaranteed business continuity, quality, and flexibility;
    • Information security: robust infrastructure with an additional layer of security.

 

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Eduardo Chiste
Written byEduardo ChisteCEO and Founder — ADD IT Cloud Solutions

CEO and founder of ADD IT Cloud Solutions, with over 20 years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. He leads the high-performance private cloud strategy that serves more than 200 companies in Brazil.

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