What cloud technologies are used for

Cloud technologies are a great solution for both companies and private users. They allow you to store information on a remote computer and work with it from anywhere in the world, as long as the PC or other gadget is connected to the network. Cloud solutions allow users to:

• work with files and send them to people they know;
• collaboratively edit documents online;
• synchronize data between different devices;
• use programs and tools without installing them on a production server, saving time and space.

Read more about how cloud-based solutions are used in this article.

Utilizing cloud solutions - benefits for companies

Using cloud services allows a company to scale and optimize business processes. Cloud-technologies help to save significantly on the purchase of servers, administration, modernization. Some companies can even refuse to rent an office, because employees with cloud databases can work remotely. And that's not all the benefits of the cloud.

Cost optimization

Large investments are needed only at the initial stage, when the project is being developed. Later on, thanks to the flexibility and scalability of cloud solutions, costs are minimized and efficiency is greatly improved.

Scalability

On the list of major advantages of a cloud-based solution is the ability to connect / disconnect options at any time. This allows you to react instantly to business changes, optimize costs and maintain high performance in any situation.

Increased security

Another advantage of cloud-based solutions is high security, provided you go for reliable providers. They invest heavily in protecting the data that is stored on their servers and offer advanced security schemes:

• Data encryption, where information is converted into a code that can only be decrypted with a key (password) known to the owner of the files or an authorized user. Even if the data falls into the wrong hands, without the key, its contents will remain hidden;
• data backup in case of unexpected data loss due to accidents or technical failures;
• access to data based on the specifics of employees' work, which allows to limit access to confidential information intended only for authorized persons;
• constant updates of antivirus programs allow maintaining a high level of protection without the company's participation.

Thus, the use of cloud solutions allows enterprises to protect their data, minimizing the risks of leaks and cyberattacks.

Process automation

The use of cloud technologies allows you to order the creation of a website and deploy it not on the company's servers, but directly in the cloud. This makes it possible to fully automate business processes, providing access to the necessary resources and tools from anywhere.

Cloud services allow a company to:

• effectively link different departments through the cloud so that employees can coordinate their work and share information in real time;
• enable online collaboration. Users can work on projects simultaneously even if they are located in different countries. Thus, the use of cloud technology improves communication between teams and simplifies the collaboration process;
• Analyze departmental and individual performance with built-in tools. This allows you to identify problem areas and improve performance;
• manage projects and tasks from a single platform, simplifying the planning and monitoring of tasks in different departments;
• automate routine tasks, which allows you to relieve your employees of monotonous work to the maximum extent possible, directing their energy to more important tasks;
• integrate the site with other cloud services and programs - CRM systems, project management and communication tools.

As you can see, deploying a corporate website in the cloud significantly improves the work of employees, increasing their productivity.

What services use cloud services

Let's look at the example of popular services to see exactly how cloud technology solutions are used:

• Data Storage. Cloud solutions allow you to work with files stored on remote servers. These services are reliable and allow you to use tools tailored to your business needs;
• Compute Resources. Services based on cloud solutions provide access to virtual machines and servers to perform computing tasks that can be utilized for business needs;
• SaaS (Software as a Service). The customer, through cloud-based services, gets access to software and doesn't have to worry about how to deploy and maintain it on local servers;
• PaaS (platform as a service). The service offers developers a platform on which they can build, test, deploy applications without worrying about infrastructure. This allows programmers to fully focus on their work;
• Cloud Databases. Offer users the ability to manage files in the cloud. They enable rapid deployment without the need to physically maintain servers.

Proper utilization of services that cloud services provide allows for many interesting business solutions. They simplify data handling, improve flexibility and scalability, and provide high performance and reliability with minimal infrastructure costs.

Business areas where cloud solutions are popular

Cloud technologies are popular in a variety of business areas. Especially enterprises that work in such areas as:

• IT - for example, MEGASITE uses cloud technologies to create, test and launch software, as well as to organize effective remote work;
• Finance - for data storage, risk analysis, customer account management, and transaction security;
• e-commerce - to track availability of goods, process payments, analyze purchase data;
• Medicine - for secure storage and processing of medical data, including patient records;
• Education - to organize online courses, manage the learning process and provide access to educational resources;
• manufacturing - optimizing production processes, supply chain management, analysis of equipment condition data;
• marketing agencies - storing customer data, analyzing the results of advertising campaigns, automating marketing processes;
• logistics and transportation - freight management, tracking cargo movement and optimizing routes.

Statistics show that cloud technologies have long been an integral part of business. Therefore, there is every reason to assume that they will continue to develop further, and their implementation in the work of the company will be an important condition for maintaining business competitiveness.

How to order effective cloud solutions for your company

Looking for a way to make your business more flexible and efficient? MEGASITE offers comprehensive cloud implementation services to help you reduce costs, increase productivity, and secure your data.

To learn how to effectively implement cloud solutions for your business, contact a MEGASITE IT manager.

We have been developing websites and automating business processes for over 10 years - and we can help you get your company up and running!