Cloud Technology : Benefits and Advancements

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Cloud computing refers to the usage of computing resources, hardware or software, that physically reside on a remote machine yet the services are delivered to the end user over a platform which allows data transfer.

With every single second ticking towards a probably bright future, the world of technology simultaneously experiences achievements of anticipated benchmarks. Cloud computing can be considered as one of those revolutionary breakthroughs which has redefined the concept of data storage as well as exchange.

What is Cloud Computing Again?

Cloud computing refers to the usage of computing resources, hardware or software, that physically reside on a remote machine yet the services are delivered to the end user over a platform which allows data transfer. The Internet can be considered as the most basic example of Cloud. The horizons to this concept has now extended where the amount of data stored and exchanged have taken a phenomenal upsurge. Also, numerous new functions have been introduced to the same which allow the building, testing and deployment of applications.

Initially, when the concept of cloud computing was introduced , it was dismissed by a considerable number of IT firms as they considered it to be one of the tech hoax till it made to an appreciated reality.

Categorization of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing can be divided into four major categories:

  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) :

The IaaS provides the end user with a virtual infrastructure i.e, servers and space for data storage. The resources can be extracted by the user according to the requirements, till then the data remains virtual over the cloud.

  • Software as a Service (SaaS):

In the SaaS model, users can initiate already developed applications which are made accessible by the cloud provider.

  • Network as a Service (NaaS):

NaaS model deals with provision of network connectivity services such as VPN and bandwidth on demand.

  • Platform as a Service (PaaS):

The PaaS model ensures that the users are getting a development friendly environment where they can develop as well a run the inbuilt applications. The services can be inclusive of a programming language, an operating system, web servers and databases.

What are the benefits?

Cloud computing caters a huge number of advantages to the end users and IT firms. Instead of taking the burden of infrastructural maintenance and data handling, business firms can now concentrate on their core attributes as the other responsibilities are being taken care of.

Cost Effective

The foremost advantage of implementing cloud computing to your business is that you are deprived of the humongous investments done in stand-alone servers or software. If that’s not compelling enough then you might as well think of the licensing fees getting eliminated along with the other overhead charges such as software updates, cost of data storage etc.

The cloud can be purchased on a phenomenally low rate which lowers down the overall IT expenses. Tangible payments methods for the services obtained by cloud servers helps in managing the capital expense.

Recovery

The threat of data loss haunts every firm as well as users. Although, there are provisions of data recovery but physical damage minimizes those chances at a large extent. The reliable backup/recovery solutions available over cloud makes the chances of data loss an unattainable exception.

Instant Deployment and Integration

A typical cloud system can get onboard in a mere fraction of seconds which makes its deployment easy. There are no waiting periods as such for the introduction of any new user in the system.

Moreover, implementation of any new software occurs automatically during cloud installations. Business firms have the leverage to choose the services and applications in accordance to their needs and preferences.

Are there any cons to the cloud?

Perfection is a vague possibility, so is the case with cloud. There a few limitations to the concept of cloud computing:

  • Privacy and Security:

Security can be considered as the biggest concern when the aspect of cloud computing is considered. Companies impart every minute information to the cloud which might be confidential to them. The state of a company might get jeopardized if the data is subjected to tampering of any kind.Along with that, companies have to make sure that they choose a trustable cloud vendor who would not leak the password to unauthorized users.

  • Vendor Lock-In and Dependency:

Once you have chosen a vendor to cater to you the services, you are entirely dependent on them for the data inflow. In situations when the vendor fails to deliver the data on time that particular firm faces a “Vendor lock-in” and loses its entire functioning. To switch to another services provider is also a hideous task, in order to escape such possibilities; companies should make sure that they have picked the most credible vendor.

What’s new in Cloud computing?

Similar to your Facebook updates, cloud computing is also experiencing inputs which are making its services more organized and ethical. Google has been incorporating new attributes to the concept of cloud and has introduced some new and highly commendable features. The products offered over Google Cloud have been segmented in four fractions i.e, Compute, Storage, Big Data and Services. The new features include:

  • File Sorting:

Searching a file over cloud has become furthermore easier by the new sorting methods. One can sort files over Google Drive by choosing options like ‘last sorted by me’ and ‘last edited by me’

  • Find and Replace:

The ‘find and replace’ option helps in replacing strings of text within Google cloud.

  • Customized e-mails:

You can send customized e-mails from Google docs which helps in enhancing the presentability of the content. All you need to do is to merge your data by using Merge by Mail chimp.

Gone are the days when clouds used to deliver relishing drops of water as now technical clouds are much more than that. The concept of cloud computing is ushering a commendable amount of support to the end users which ultimately enhances the room for maximization of outputs/services by them.

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About Author
Vipin Jain

Vipin Jain

Vipin Jain is the Co-Founder and CEO at Konstant Infosolutions and is in charge of marketing, project management, administration and R&D at the company. With his marketing background, Vipin Jain has developed and honed the company’s vision, corporate structure & initiatives and its goals, and brought the company into the current era of success.

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