Once upon a time, businesses needed to buy, own, and operate their own physical data centers and servers, just to do basic computing. Today, cloud-based technology promotes on-demand access to IT resources and solutions on a usage basis, without the need for a significant hardware investment.
Cloud computing provides a lot of flexibility as well as cost-efficacy. The question is, where to start? At Divergent IT, we have the knowledge and experience needed to develop and implement custom cloud strategies for businesses of all sizes. We understand that cloud solutions are never one-size-fits-all, and it’s our goal to help you find the approach that’s right for your employees, your existing IT infrastructure, and your budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
To put it in simple terms, cloud computing is all about sharing resources on demand over the Internet. These resources include infrastructure but also software, platforms, storage, databases, and development environments.
Cloud as a Service (CaaS) is the utilization of cloud computing services consumed and paid for on a subscription or pay-per-use basis. In other words, selecting the CaaS model allows businesses to choose the cloud-based services they need on an a la carte basis.
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Benefits of Cloud Computing
There are a number of reasons why today’s businesses have gravitated toward cloud-based IT models.
COST SAVINGS
A pay-per-use consumption of service reduces overprovisioning infrastructure resources and makes better utilization of capital equipment. This is a more cost-effective solution, especially for small and mid-size companies.
MOBILITY
The cloud is only as far away as a network connection. CaaS adoption encourages anywhere, anytime, any device access to IT resources, which is beneficial at all times but critically important during a pandemic where employees and customers cannot visit on-premises facilities.
INNOVATION
The cloud enables a wide range of applications and services that many businesses could not normally afford. This provides opportunities for innovation that can help different size companies stay competitive.
RESILIENCE
A redundancy of cloud providers can increase uptime for every application, and utilizing CaaS totally eliminates the need for any infrastructure worries.
AVAILABILITY AND DISASTER RECOVERY
Cloud services were initially used for backup and recovery, and cloud providers can provide backup operations in multiple zones to ensure that a disaster in one location does not impact business operations for their clients.
PREDICTABILITY
Pay-as-you-go pricing models mean that organizations will know what their cloud expenditures will be on a monthly basis, based on volume and number of users.
Our Approach to Cloud Computing
While transitioning to a cloud-based model may seem simple in some respects, certain aspects are complex and need an experienced team to fit the pieces together. Companies need to carefully assess the best IT strategy for integrating cloud-enabled models that provide a clear competitive advantage.
Divergent IT is uniquely equipped, boasting over 26 years in the IT industry plus a team of professionals who are driven to meet challenging IT business needs, all while reducing risk and improving productivity.
Divergent IT guides organizations to define successful cloud strategies, delivering solutions that work in your best interest.
Divergent IT empowers organizations by:
- Developing a plan for deployment
- Transition and end-user adoption
- Achieving impactful results
Schedule a Cloud Consultation
We’d love to talk further about how the cloud can help you achieve a more nimble, efficient, and resilient business. To schedule a cloud consultation, contact Divergent IT now.