Cloud computing is today's approach to effective IT computing systems, databases, and networks. Instead of acquiring and maintaining all the computing assets required for the typical business' technology infrastructure, those assets reside in a highly-secure, highly-available data center and are accessed remotely. As an example, an online storefront and enterprise customer management system are usually run on servers within an onsite IT department or data center. Through the combination of Cloud Computing and Virtualization services a specialized IT firm enables the same - often better - infrastructure. Customers experience the same online store, but a highly-skilled IT company maintains the infrastructure - from storage to servers, networking, and applications - and everything in between.
The key benefit in this scheme is transforming technology implementations from a risky capital investment and lengthy implementation phase into a turnkey, "always on" subscription service. The specialized, dedicated IT firm makes the capital investments, eliminating the risks inherent in a do it yourself approach. The firm employs virtualization and highly secure, energy-efficient facilities to lower operating costs. The specialized firm is then responsible for running, maintaining, upgrading, protecting, and backing up the IT infrastructure, all while the client simply pays for the services used.
Painless Technology Implementations
An IT system then becomes just like a utility: only the services rendered are paid for while the utility provider handles all the operations and maintenance. The wheel does not have to be reinvented every time a company needs to add or upgrade computing systems. Virtualization services - such as virtual machines and virtualized applications - are offered on the utility provider's servers and databases.
The client accesses these services through portal standard, secure Internet connection; all the operations are performed by the cloud computing firm including data storage, server optimization, and data backup and recovery. The end result is available to the client without the need for special computing devices or staff training. The entire process is streamlined, making it simple for the client.
Technology Cost Savings
Virtualization and cloud computing preclude the need for capital investment in order to utilize technology solutions. This allows for a more dynamic application of corporate assets, particularly investment capital, in order to meet business needs. With cloud computing, installation is eliminated and scalability is built in, enabling immediate response to scale the services up or down as well as significant cost savings. Overall, the cost for the equipment, installation, staffing, and training is eliminated.
In most cases, when equipment is rented or a service is provided, the daily operational costs are higher than an in-house alternative. In cloud computing, that is not necessarily the case. The computing assets in use are dynamic and are instantly scaled to current demand, allowing efficient operation without overages or waste. In addition, the service provider utilizes their resources 24x7 worldwide, so operating costs are shared between traditional 9 to 5 clients, 24x7 operations, and overseas operations. These cost savings are then passed to the clients.
Another major benefit of cloud computing and virtualization is energy efficiency. Virtualization and cloud computing service providers have the capital resources and specialized expertise to build highly secure, efficient data centers. Since energy cost is among the highest of data center operational expense, virtualization and cloud computing service providers continually strive to minimize those costs - often time inventing new technologies or applying existing technologies in new ways. The resulting savings in energy costs are then passed to the clients.
In many cases, the savings gained in money, time, and daily costs are far beyond what most companies can compete with. Unless a business is heavily reliant on technology, making a full in-house IT department a mandatory component, virtualization services are the most economical choice for most businesses. Paying for IT infrastructure and technology services on a per-use basis is the perfect combination of usability and economy.
Highly Effective Systems
IT equipment and methods are in a constant state of change. New technologies and capabilities are being added at a quick pace, obsolescing systems within a matter of years. Most companies cannot afford to stay at the leading edge of technology, but nearly every company can profit from those advances.
Cloud computing and virtualization offer access to technologies that would be prohibitive under most circumstances. For a company that focuses on its online storefront, there is no opportunity to pursue the day's latest breakthroughs. Dedicated virtualization services firms, however, have both the knowledge and resources to keep up with each advance and pass those benefits to their clients. Just as savings are realized against capital expense, so are they seen in upgrades, updates, and maintenance.
By having, in essence, a dedicated IT team behind the services offered, companies can also reap the benefits as if there were an in-house IT department. The latest security features and methods are seamlessly introduced to keep sensitive data safe. Data back up and decentralization is employed as the best defense against a physical loss of data, such as a natural disaster that would damage an office. Simply put, all of the support and customer service of onsite IT personnel are available through this solution.
In the end, cloud computing encompasses the turnkey implementation of technological systems at a great cost savings with automatic updates and upgrades to the latest computing equipment, storage capacity, networking capabilities, and security.
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