3 Main Reasons Why Companies are Using Cloud Computing

JANUARY 01, 2019 06:46 AM

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Until a few years back, computer users all over the world would run software programs that were downloaded and installed on the local computer, but with the improvements in the virtualization technology and widespread availability of cloud services, all of those same applications can be easily accessed via the Internet without the need to install it on the local computer. Cloud computing is a heterogeneous architecture that benefits from various technologies that provide several remote services. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has identified five widely accepted characteristics common to all cloud systems. These are on-demand self-service, broad network access and diversity of client devices, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service with the pay-per-use business model. Resource pooling allows cloud providers to serve multitenant clients by managing resource use efficiently using virtualization, resource partitioning, and workload balancing. Rapid elasticity dynamically scales the needed resources. Other essential features include the heterogeneity on both the provider and the client sides as well as multi-provider services.

Cloud technology has become the new normal in our day-to-day life, whether saving images from your phone into cloud drive or managing your company's financial accounting in a SaaS cloud application. Cloud computing has touched upon every aspect of our life. Businesses can solve problems more efficiently and quickly, with fewer resources, without spending a lot of money compared to a few years back. One of the most attractive benefits of cloud computing is the significantly reduced cost of failure. Organizations can quickly spin up servers or other resources for prototype testing and terminate it when not required. Organizations need to pay only for the use. Oracle Cloud Services has taken a significant lead over its competitors in providing innovative cloud services solutions. These Oracle cloud services not only increase the efficiency of the business operations but also improve the cash flow by enabling CFOs to manage their IT expenditure as OPEX instead of CAPEX.

The following are the three main reasons why organizations are using the Cloud as their first preference for streamlining their business process:

1. The freedom to work remotely

Cloud computing enables users to access applications from anywhere if they are connected to the Internet. Cloud offers several services that can be accessed via mobile phone or tablet. This enables users to manage their applications remotely or even during travel. Cloud computing provides a lot of flexibility to businesses, giving their employees the freedom to work from anywhere and enjoy work-life balance.

2. Protection of Data

The most essential asset in any organization is data. It is the key to a company's growth and success. A leak or a breach of crucial data can cause a major mishap to the entire business. For this reason, a data protection plan is essential to protect critical data. With the help of Cloud Services, organizations can seamlessly interface any sensitive information to and from any third-party applications. Cloud services use the best industry parameters to secure data at rest and in transit. Cloud services enable businesses to function efficiently and swiftly. Since the cloud offers single data protection, there will be no risk of data theft. The data protection measures are embedded into the cloud applications, so businesses do not need to provision for any separate, third-party data protection measures. Data protection must be implemented while it is being created, and it is only through this method that the data source is completely protected.

3. Cost-effective

One of the main reasons for adopting cloud service offerings is a significant reduction in the cost of operations. Organizations need to pay only for what they are using. Since cloud services offer the best-in-class data security and protection measures that come with the subscription, there is no need to invest in other security tools. Cloud Infrastructure keeps active track of the usage and bills according to the actual usage.

FAQs

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), what are the key characteristics of cloud computing?
According to NIST, the five key characteristics of cloud computing are on-demand self-service, which allows users to access services as needed without human interaction with the service provider; broad network access with diverse client devices, enabling access through various devices; resource pooling, where providers manage resources efficiently using virtualization and partitioning; rapid elasticity, which allows resources to be dynamically scaled up or down as required; and measured service with a pay-per-use business model, so users only pay for the resources they consume.
What is cloud computing, and how has it changed software usage?
Cloud computing is a technology that allows users to access software applications and services over the Internet rather than having them downloaded and installed on local computers. This is made possible through virtualization technology and the widespread availability of cloud services. In the past, users would download and install programs locally, but cloud computing has shifted this to internet access, enabling users to use applications without local installation. This model utilizes a heterogeneous architecture and provides remote services leveraging various technologies.
According to the provided text, what are the three main reasons companies are adopting cloud computing?
The three main reasons cited for companies adopting cloud computing are: (1) the freedom to work remotely, as cloud applications can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection; (2) enhanced data protection, with industry-standard security measures built into cloud services to protect data at rest and in transit, eliminating the need for separate security tools; and (3) cost-effectiveness, with a pay-as-you-go model and reduced need for investment in infrastructure and security tools.
How does cloud computing help in protecting sensitive data?
Cloud computing protects data through embedded security measures, ensuring data is secured at rest and in transit while interfacing with third-party applications. This approach also centralizes data protection, removing the risk of theft from multiple sources and eliminating the need to invest in additional separate security measures.
How does cloud computing reduce operational costs for businesses?
Cloud computing reduces operational costs through a pay-as-you-go model, where organizations pay only for the resources they use. It also eliminates the need for businesses to invest in expensive on-site infrastructure and separate security tools since cloud services offer built-in security features and handle scaling needs automatically.

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