Advantages of cloud computing

 

Opex over Capex

Businesses generally prefer not to make large upfront purchases. This is because paying a large sum of money all at once can have a significant impact on their finances, especially during uncertain economic times. Instead, the "Pay As You Go" model offered by cloud computing allows businesses to pay only for the resources they actually use, providing financial flexibility.

Don't Have to Guess Capacity Anymore!

If you're an engineer, you're likely familiar with the challenges of estimating how many servers to allocate and how much storage is needed for a business. Cloud services eliminate these guesswork challenges by allowing you to scale resources up or down based on your needs. This means no wasted resources and no risk of resource shortages.

Increased Speed and Agility

With cloud computing, you can deploy resources quickly and adjust to business needs on the fly. This increased speed and agility enable businesses to bring products to market faster, making cloud computing an attractive option.

No Need to Run and Maintain a Data Center

Running and maintaining a data center comes with many challenges, such as dealing with broken components and network issues. With cloud computing, the cloud provider handles everything from setting up the data center to maintaining it. This frees up your time and resources to focus on other aspects of your business.

Scale Globally in Minutes

Cloud providers like AWS have data centers located all over the world. This means you can deploy your applications and services close to your target audience, whether they are in a different region or country. This global reach helps improve performance and provides a better experience for your users.






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