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What is Cloud Computing? |
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Why Cloud Computing?
There is currently a lot of hype surrounding Cloud Computing, however the benefits of the Cloud are real and are available to businesses right now.
The key benefits of Cloud Computing in general and the SymetriQ cloud in particular are outlined below:
Scalability/Resources on demand
Cloud Computing allows your customers to scale up resources immediately, based on demand. In the traditional model, the ability to scale resources is only available through costly over-provisioning or by installing more hardware as required – which can take weeks.
No CAPEX Costs
With sign off processes for Capital Expenditure becoming increasingly complex and time consuming, the ability to offer your customers the resources they need with no CAPEX is an invaluable tool.
Cost Savings/Economies of Scale
In addition to the savings made by Resources on Demand, cloud users enjoy additional savings as a result of the economies of scale available to Cloud Computing providers.
Increased Reliability
Running applications in the Cloud increases reliability and uptime, due to the redundancy inherent in the Cloud infrastructure.
Allows focus on Core Activities
Moving to a Cloud Infrastructure allows both you and your customers to concentrate on core activities and projects which are key to the business, rather than spending time ‘keeping the lights on’.
Automation
Cloud Computing gives you the ability to automate the provision of additional resources.
Pay Per Use/Utility Billing
In the traditional model, your customer pays (or you pay) for all resources, even when they’re not in use through upfront cost, cooling, power and maintenance costs. With Cloud Computing you pay only for what you use.
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