In the face of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, adaptation and flexibility have become key assets that determine the survival of organizations and build competitive advantages. In this environment, reliable IT tools play a critical role in maintaining the continuity of critical processes. Today, one of the most popular IT models used by companies is the cloud. Not surprising given the fact that migrating systems to cloud infrastructure allows you to get a sense of stability – extremely valuable in turbulent times, and guarantees reduced implementation time for key projects.
The cloud comes forward
Cloud computing is the answer to the growing demand for efficient computing power and a fast and reliable source of access to data. The cloud ensures the smooth and efficient functioning of business, without the need for huge investments in the development of own IT infrastructure.
It is also worth noting that the cloud is becoming a key element supporting the development of innovative technologies. Augmented reality, artificial intelligence or machine learning are just some of the areas that require huge computing resources. The cloud allows companies to explore these advanced technologies without having to invest in expensive licenses and expensive server-matrix hardware once.
Security in the cloud
One of the main advantages of the cloud is enhanced data security. Using cloud services, companies can move their sensitive resources to advanced data centers, which are monitored 24/7. This significantly reduces the risk of system unavailability and data loss. In addition, modern authentication and encryption mechanisms in the cloud provide additional protection against unauthorized access, and security services i.e. SOC (Security Operation Center) and DR (Disaster Recovery) guarantee business continuity.
The cloud brings savings
Another important aspect is cost reduction. Traditional IT solutions require a significant amount of money to purchase and maintain in-house IT infrastructure and software. Cloud computing makes it possible to reduce these expenses thanks to a subscription-based payment model, in which companies pay only for the resources they actually use. This largely eliminates the need to invest redundantly in hardware, as resources are available ad-hoc, and cloud providers take care to use the latest technologies and solutions.
Rising costs of doing business, more expensive fuel, electricity, delays in debt regulation are the new realities for many businesses at this point. Inflation is affecting virtually all areas of business, but the drop in business sentiment, disruption of supply chains, cooling of the economy, and reduction in investment need not be so noticeable. If a company properly approaches the topic of digitization and moving some of its IT resources to the cloud, it can significantly reduce its operating costs – points out Anna Kulikowska, Sales Director at Polcom.