A few formidable acronyms have joined our IT world in the last few years – some of which are backed by massive enterprises like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. 

To create an understanding of why this has been such a booming industry, and to back up its logical progression, let’s unpack why this has happened and why you should be looking at “the move” too. 

Any enterprise that runs its on premise servers in one or two locations stands at a huge risk or local breakdowns of electrical infrastructure, internet connectivity, or acts of God. With that being said, running your own cooling, security, and maintenance could be far more costly on your company than having a powerhouse brand do it for you. 

Cloud computing tried to answer the call by giving you widespread backups of redundancy and nodes that are separated from each other geographically, allowing you an increased measure of uptime. 

There are a few other unique benefits that you get from cloud computing that Scalexa has been able to roll out to international clientele, like cost curbing, and build flexibility, which have become hot topics for the IT industry. 

We can obviously see how appealing it can be to move your mouse three times, click on two blocks, and say yes – automatically producing more compute power, RAM, storage etc. 

We can obviously agree that countries at risk of power and internet disruptions prefer using cloud computing so that their sensitive data and business practices stay up and running no matter what happens in their local area.

We can also enjoy the ability for one server to be accessible by multiple people remotely, meaning your documentation, applications, and licences can all be minimised for operational efficiency. 

With the above benefiting thousands of companies globally, let’s take a look at the different providers and the migration journey we have all seen over time. 

Options

Amazon web services (AWS) is a subsidiary of Amazon.com. This is currently the largest and most used cloud platform currently available. It offers a comprehensive suite of cloud services, including computing power, storage, databases, machine learning, analytics, and more.

Microsoft Azure offers a wide range of services, including virtual computing, storage, networking, databases, AI, and analytics. Due to the massive presence of the OS Microsoft Windows, this is a large component of choice and widely adopted due to companies receiving rebates from using this environment. 

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is Google’s suite of cloud computing services. We would be more than happy to try and guide you through this process, to save you both on time and costs – contact Scalexa at sales@scalexa.com for any needs. GCP provides a variety of services, including computing, storage, machine learning, big data, and analytics. Google’s expertise in data management and analytics is a standout feature of GCP.

Alibaba Cloud computing is a leading cloud provider in the Asia-Pacific region and has been expanding its global presence. Formed within the Alibaba Group, it offers a diverse set of cloud services, including computing storage, big data, and AI. 

IBM Cloud offers a range of cloud computing services, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), software as a service (SaaS), and platform as a service (PaaS). It is known for its focus on hybrid and multi cloud solutions, catering to enterprise needs.

Benefits

Collaboration and Productivity: Cloud-based collaboration tools enhance teamwork by allowing real-time access to shared documents, communication platforms, and project management tools. This boosts overall productivity within organisations.

Innovation and time-to-market: Finally a place for all of your testing, revision, and experimental ideas to find their feet. All backed by your overall team from anywhere in the world.

Global Reach: Cloud infrastructure allows businesses to expand their operations globally without the need to build physical data centres in multiple locations. This enables them to serve customers worldwide efficiently.

Environmentally friendly: One localised environment means that when you are done with your environment, someone else can use it. This means less computers ending up in the landfill, as well as less electrical consumption for individual set ups. 

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Cloud platforms offer robust disaster recovery solutions, making it easier for organisations to backup and restore their data. This contributes to improved business continuity planning.

Maintenance and updates: These are now all taken care of by a group and provider whose core role is to perform these tasks perfectly and on time. Hands free maintenance now just became a thing. 

Accessibility and Flexibility: Cloud services provide access to data and applications from anywhere with an internet connection. This flexibility enhances collaboration and enables remote work, which has become increasingly important.

Security through the roof: Each cloud environment already follows all risk compliance, and security and prevention methodology, meaning your data, staff, and applications are safer than ever before. Visit our page to find out more about our capabilities around security and governance in cloud computing here.

Scalability: Cloud platforms provide scalable solutions, allowing businesses to easily adjust their resources based on demand. This flexibility enables efficient handling of varying workloads.

Cost Savings: Cloud services allow organisations to reduce capital expenses on physical infrastructure. They can pay for resources on a pay-as-you-go basis, avoiding the need for large upfront investments.
Taking all of the above advantages into account, and considering how ethical and beneficial moving to the cloud can be, we hope to help you by guiding you through this journey. Contact sales@scalexa.com so that we can assist with your on premise cloud migration.