- Paweł Kruszec
Cloud-based business applications are the future of companies
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Companies, regardless of industry and size, as well as government institutions and agencies, successfully utilize various functionalities provided by business applications, recognized as critical systems for maintaining organizational continuity.
However, in order for them to function properly, they require a properly prepared and configured IT environment. To achieve this, the on-demand model is increasingly being utilized.
Cost optimization
The majority of managers are familiar with the idea of IT cost optimization. However, taking a step towards digital business means that departments such as IT or finance must gain a broader perspective than just cutting costs. Effective cost optimization should be based on constantly searching for technologies that increase the business value of the enterprise.
According to a Polcom and Intel industry report, 91% of respondents surveyed use cloud services to support existing business processes. Meanwhile, 67% of those surveyed believe that cloud computing is an effective way to increase IT resources without the need to invest in their own infrastructure.
Key benefits of the cloud model
Migration of systems and applications to the cloud comes with many challenges, but ultimately it is a model that brings many benefits. One of the most important benefits is the ability to focus on core activities and access to the latest technologies – without the need to invest in their own infrastructure.
Efficient operation of IT systems, including critical applications, is essential for effective business management – these are the conclusions drawn from the Polcom and Intel report. This is precisely why the proper level of security and business continuity is another important element that companies focus on in the context of investments in digitization.
Cloud computing provides a guarantee of immediate scalability, making it possible to handle a larger number of queries or users than originally anticipated, without the need to invest in additional IT hardware.
Improving business efficiency
Companies and institutions also pay attention to the more pragmatic aspect of investing in digital technologies and solutions.
They are meant to help companies automate repetitive tasks (85%) and process data more efficiently (84%). Increasing the use of cloud computing (52% of responses) or using artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies (38%) is therefore not an end goal in itself, but rather a way to improve business efficiency – says Robert Czarniewski, CFO and Vice President of the Management Board at Polcom.