Companies like Amazon have harnessed their brand influence and funneled it into the creation of successful cloud-hosting platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS). From supporting the operation of high-traffic websites, to managing applications that reach millions of users at a time, AWS and platforms like it are providing round-the-clock access to business tools- from anywhere.
Not convinced the cloud is for you? Think about this:
Finding the staff to build and manage a web presence for your business can be excruciating, time-consuming, and expensive. Not only do you have to hire someone who’s the right fit for your company- but you have to pay them a salary, and limit your staff to whatever size your budget can accommodate. With development services, overhead costs are eliminated, and there’s no worrying about keeping staff after a project is finished. Need a website built? Great- scale up your virtual team. Finished a build, and need someone to manage the day-to-day tasks? Scale right back down. Trust me, your boss will thank you for this one.
Looking to save more? Staff isn’t the only cost slashed by hosting in the cloud:
What does this mean for the modern business?
- 24/7 support with higher quality outcomes and less spend.
- Instantly global business operations.
- Flexibility to change your mind, and update your needs whenever you feel like it- without stress or the frustration of buying servers and upgrading data centers.
- Faster growth than you ever imagined- with a higher ROI and lower TCO.
In 2014 cloud services are beginning to sweep the business market, and within the next few years it seems like we’re going to see this practice become the norm. Are you ready to make the switch?
Have questions or comments about cloud services and the future of business in the cloud? Make sure to leave a comment below!
Balaji has spent over 18 years in the IT Services Industry. With an experience encompassing Services and Product Marketing, he has successfully managed globally distributed Marketing and Product teams. He’s an analytical marketer with strong understanding and experience across marketing strategy, demand generation, field marketing, technology partner marketing, account based marketing, digital marketing, event management, analysis and third party relationship, PR/Media, people management, etc.
