The 8 biggest benefits of cloud computing

How the cloud works  

The cloud is a global network of interconnected servers that use the internet as a pool of information technology and services. These servers are hosted in physical data centres, but thanks to virtualisation they can be accessed by users from anywhere. So what is the cloud for? The cloud provides users with access to services or applications over the internet. With cloud computing, your business can access an almost limitless number of applications, any computing power and data storage space over the internet without the need to have its own corporate IT infrastructure.

Want to start from the ground up? Read our article What is cloud computing. 

The biggest benefits of cloud computing  

Cloud computing in your company will be appreciated by CFOs and sales directors as well as IT departments and every rank-and-file employee. It will bring flexibility, dynamism and security to your business. Let's take a closer look at the top benefits of cloud services.  

1) Cloud computing

Cloud computing is scalable. This means that you determine what applications, performance or storage capacity your business will use. Have your IT needs changed? No problem, you can reconfigure everything in no time. Whether it's the current seasonal onslaught on your e-commerce store or a long-term business plan, the cloud will always adapt to you. With cloud computing, you can react quickly to changes, be flexible and move forward.  

2) With cloud computing, you only pay for what you actually use

The cost of cloud computing is based on your requirements. You reduce your computing power, you reduce your costs. Fixed payments become flexible operating costs that are used wisely. No more years of investing in your own IT infrastructure that eventually proves to be unnecessarily oversized.  

3) Cloud computing will reduce initial and operational IT costs

Purchasing your own corporate IT infrastructure is expensive, and requires depreciation. This can be a stumbling block for startups and smaller companies. With cloud computing, you save the costs associated with buying your own servers and minimize the demands on your IT staff to operate and maintain them. The bottom line is that with the cloud, you'll save significantly on initial and operational IT costs.

4) Cloud computing: when speed is of the essence 

Cloud computing allows you to respond to your business growth needs, instantly. In fact, you manage most of the requirements and changes yourself in the cloud. What's more, everything adapts almost at the snap of a finger and you have new applications or more computing power in just a few hours. The cloud will give your business a boost that will amaze your clients.  

5) Access your data from anywhere with the cloud 

Access your data regardless of location, device or operating system. All you need is an internet connection. Cloud computing will increase your mobility and eliminate the need for external data transfer devices. Thanks to the cloud, the documents you need are always at your fingertips, and in their most up-to-date version.  

6) Innovation, innovation, innovation 

The latest versions of applications and server products are automatically part of your cloud solution. Gone are the days when you had to purchase a license for a certain version of a program and always pay for a new license with the new version. The cloud provider will always provide you with the latest version of the application and will take care of constant technological innovations. Your work productivity will increase and you will always be one step ahead of your competitors.  

7) Cloud computing = absolute security and safety 

Thanks to cloud computing, you don't have to worry about losing your data, because it is regularly backed up. A trusted cloud service provider will also ensure the smooth operation of your business-critical systems (and more), thus averting the risk of downtime.  

8) Cloud computing opens up space for business development 

A company using cloud computing places almost no demands on the work of IT specialists in operating and maintaining IT systems and can thus use these expensive human resources in a more efficient manner. IT specialists can fully devote themselves to supporting users, participating in the development and growth of the company.  

Cloud solution with maximum security 

Are you planning to move your business to the cloud? Algotech offers a tailor-made solution for everyone. We are a Czech company that prides itself on the highest standards of security and customer support. Contact us, we will be happy to discuss everything with you.