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In short, Cloud technology allows users to store and access their programmes and data securely over the internet instead of using your computer’s hard drive. This technology allows for quick and easy access to your data from any internet-connected device, regardless of your location – if you have an internet connection. Cloud technology also allows innovators to develop new products, services, and operating capabilities.

While the Cloud has been around for many years, its traditional value has been limited to optimising costs and ensuring additional security. However, the Cloud can and, looking towards 2022, should be used to drive business growth strategically.

How Can the Cloud Drive Business Growth?

The Cloud is a significant enabler of business innovation and can be used with AI (Artificial Intelligence) to analyse data and automate processes, which can then be configured to provide a more agile operating environment for quicker product development.

This ability provides exciting potential for transformative insight relating to information sent to the Cloud from all connected devices (also known as the Internet of Things or IoT).

Companies Should Include Cloud Innovation as a Business Strategy

By its nature, the Cloud enables improved collaboration and real-time data-sharing. For example, operational red-tape can be short-circuited if all relevant data is stored in the Cloud and shared with the relevant stakeholders – with the appropriate security and access control measures in place, of course.

The ability of the Cloud to allow companies to leverage analytical data from it enables them to create innovative solutions in line with their key objectives and competencies.

Edge Computing – An Emerging Cloud Trend

Until recently, some of the downsides of cloud computing included latency and bandwidth issues due to the sheer increase in the numbers of IoT devices connecting to the internet. Edge computing provides for the building of data storage centres closer to where they are needed – minimising the load on the Cloud at centralised data-processing centres.

This shift has not only increased bandwidth but resolved communication latency issues and provided businesses with higher privacy requirements and an improved level of information security.

Unique Cloud Solutions for Businesses

Each cloud solution needs to be tailored to individual company needs, and Westech, a professional provider of IT support services, provides this service to our clients. In addition, Westech stays up to date with the latest cloud capabilities to provide our clients with ongoing tailored cloud solutions that help develop clear IT strategies and take advantage of the slightest changes in technology.

Multi-Cloud or Hybrid Cloud?

A well-balanced IT strategy requires different approaches depending on the business and its operational needs. Our previous article, “Multi-Cloud vs Hybrid Cloud: Understanding The Difference“, provides more insight into these two services.

For further information or to discuss your company’s Cloud requirements, contact one of our experienced IT technicians at Westech.