What is Cloud and How Can It Help Your Business?
As the value of flexibility and agility is recognized, the demand for cloud-based products is increasing. Companies who have not adapted to
the risk falling behind, but what are the benefits, and how do you know whether it is the right solution for your company?
What is the Cloud?
The term "cloud" may appear ambiguous, but it refers to servers accessed via the internet rather than local servers. However, cloud servers
are housed in data centers around the world, so they have a physical presence. This means that businesses do not need to run physical
servers or run programs on their own workstations.
There are many different types of cloud setups such as private, public, multi-cloud, hybrid, etc. Computing and storage are done on servers
in data centers, where can access the files and apps from any device, anytime and anywhere.
Benefits of the cloud for small businesses
Low price
Cloud solutions require minimal hardware and are regularly updated by service providers, necessitating minimal maintenance or infrastructure
replacement. Furthermore, cloud services are frequently based on a fixed monthly price, which aids in keeping expenses low and predictable.
Collaboration
Because files are hosted online, they can often be accessed, shared, and even updated by multiple people in real time.
Unlimited Storage
In contrast to on-premises servers, the amount of storage you use may scale with your organization, and you only pay for what you need.
Scalability
There is no requirement for hardware, so you can easily scale up or down as your needs and business grow. Businesses and users can gain
access to systems and data from any location.
Is the cloud safe?
Businesses, understandably, are concerned about the threat of cybercrime to their livelihoods and data.
While cloud computing is not immune to cyber risks that traditional systems face, it can add an extra layer of security. Because data on the cloud is
encrypted, it is far more difficult for hackers to intercept files from outside your organization. Updates happen automatically, and new security
measures are continually being created, with large budgets and competent teams behind them.
Businesses can improve the security of their cloud data by employing secure passwords and two-factor authentication, as well as backing up data to
a remote place in the event of data loss, interruption, or disaster.
Migrate to Cloud
ACM provides comprehensive managed IT services such as IT support, project delivery, cyber security, communications, and business intelligence.
We can provide advice, consulting, and direction on which cloud option is best for you, as well as complete migration to popular cloud platforms.
Contact us via either our hotline at 6295 5962 or email us at
info@achievement.com.sg today!
