Top 6 Uses of Cloud Computing

Over the past few year, the uses of cloud computing have changed, as cloud computing has migrated from an elusive niche to becoming fully enveloped in the mainstream IT environment. According to a Techaisle report, nearly 96% of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have adopted some form of cloud computing.

Cloud is here and now, no longer a future potential – it is present and will be an essential element in the continued development of the IT sector.

Here are the top 6 uses of cloud computing in 2016:

1. Hybrid Cloud

Hybrid cloud makes it possible to bridge incompatible clouds and traditional on-premises environments to operate fluidly as one. Consequently, SMBs have increased control and security of their data and are able to bring portability to their back and front office applications, thus improving overall productivity.

2. Private Cloud

Private clouds are leading the way in adoption for 2016. Private clouds are a better fit than public cloud for many  organisations and applications. Enterprises’ find it easier to adopt private cloud than entrust sensitive data to public cloud. Secondly, hypercloud users will begin to migrate to private clouds as their need for flexibility and always-on infrastructure wains in comparison to cost-savings.

3. Cost Saving

Businesses are taking advantage of scaling computing resources on demand and avoiding extra capital expenditure for resources they may only need for a few weeks.

4. Test & Development

Test & Development. Open, cloud-based environments are empowering SMBs to quickly innovate, test and launch new applications and solutions, cutting deployment times from months to hours or even minutes in many cases.

5. Big Data

Big Data and Analytics. The cloud is empowering SMBs to take advantage of big data analytics, which otherwise would be more expensive through traditional means. Now, SMBs can utilize important metrics that can dramatically impact their bottom line without threatening their budget. Businesses that are informed are better equipped to maximize opportunities and anticipate pitfalls.

6. Mobile

The spread of cloud-based mobile solutions is helping small business owners easily and affordably convey relevant company information wherever they are. Mobility also liberates SMBs from a physical location and allows them to improve their global presence and customer engagement.

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