Cloud computing, as a technology that is growing more and more all over the world, has over the years become the most efficient way of storing and sharing data, as well as running applications.
With a number of advantages for companies of all sizes and segments, it has brought about a veritable "cloud" of speculation about its functions, real attributions and benefits. In this article, we'll look at the main myths and truths about cloud technology.
Speed, practicality and storage are very popular terms in the world of technology. As it evolves, new needs, attributions and even ways of attacking and weakening its barriers emerge.
Discussed since the 1960s by John Mccarthy, a pioneer of Artificial Intelligence technology, and officially disseminated in academic circles since 1997, Cloud Computing has consolidated itself over the years as an innovative way of connecting people on a global scale, storing and sharing large amounts of data with significant practicality.
Nowadays, approximately 80% of organizations already use cloud services to carry out a considerable portion of their day-to-day business activities. In Brazil alone, more than 50% of IT operations are managed through Cloud Computing.
However, like many other technological innovations, the cloud has always generated some insecurity in people. Low speed, inefficiency and the complexity of the tools are just some of the myths that put many companies off taking advantage of its benefits.
To help you demystify Cloud Computing once and for all and speed up the development of your business, we've put together the main myths and truths about this technology.
1 - Cloud Computing offers low security for organizations
Contrary to what many might assume, security is one of the central elements of cloud architecture. As with any online environment, there are risks of external threats, but they are much smaller compared to other computer systems.
In the cloud, security systems are used that can shield data and even combat cyber attacks before they occur.
In addition, cloud computing enables automatic backups to be made, allowing information to be restored quickly and without loss in the event of equipment damage or a desktop crash.
The simple fact that the data is not physically stored in data centers already represents a higher level of protection, because in the event of fires, theft of devices or incidents that cause the total loss of equipment, with the cloud, the information will be safe in a virtual environment and can be accessed from anywhere on the planet.
Another interesting factor is that the main cloud service providers already have better security guidelines than physical storage. However, it is important to evaluate them carefully before hiring their services, analyzing whether the resources and tools available are suitable for your business needs.
2 - The cloud guarantees more flexibility and agility for operations
It's true! As long as you have an internet connection, you can access your data and applications at any time and place. This significantly facilitates collaboration in companies, especially in an era when many businesses operate remotely.
This makes business processes, information sharing and decision making much faster, increasing productivity and making organizations more profitable.
3 - The cloud provides more scalability for applications
True! The customizable feature and the possibility of storing and executing a large flow of data means that the company can easily expand or reduce its capacity. Thus, even during periods with a large flow of accesses, there are no performance drops or problems that could affect the use of the cloud environment.
This optimizes the planning time invested in the company's growth, allowing it to focus more on other equally important aspects of the business, accelerating its competitiveness in the market.
4 - Only large companies can adopt Cloud Computing
It's precisely because of the scalable nature observed in the previous item that cloud computing adapts to the size and needs of the organization. Many start-ups are already born in the Cloud and other small companies are experiencing exponential growth as a result of adopting this technology.
The key is to understand the institution's moment, as well as its objectives and needs, and to hire more resources and tools as the business evolves.
5 - Cloud technology requires high investment
Reducing costs and saving resources are some of the main benefits of adopting the cloud.
Unlike the traditional storage model, with Cloud Computing there is no need to spend large sums on installation labor or specialized professionals to keep the system running.
In this case, you only invest in the services and resources contracted and used during a given period. All in a simple and practical way.
6 - Migrating to the cloud is a difficult process
Myth: Although the choice of cloud provider requires more careful monitoring, this does not mean that migrating data to cloud environments will bring major complications.
In general, Cloud Services providers with experience in the market simplify this journey as much as possible. In addition, you can opt for partners such as Conversys, who offer specialized support for your cloud migration process, considering all the resources and tools capable of meeting your company's needs and accelerating your business.
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At Conversys, we know the importance of Cloud Computing for business intelligence and for the growth of organizations. That's why we help companies of different sizes and segments to make the smartest decisions when it comes to migrating data to the cloud.
With specialized technical support and solutions from the best technology manufacturers, we move your infrastructure to the cloud with total control of the environment, reinforcing the security and availability of resources so that you can direct your efforts to other areas of the business, with efficiency and high scalability.
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