SimplyClouds Blog

From 2020 to 2021, the ROI for on-premises or on-prem IT infrastructures dramatically went down as businesses implemented remote work setups and powered these with cloud computing. Companies initiated the shift to remote work by adopting cloud-based tools that enabled processes and functions that used to be on premises. For example, with people working in their own homes, face-to-face conversations among coworkers became impossible, so companies utilized tools like Zoom and Google Meet to enable long-distance communication. [...]

Did you know that many of the mobile apps you use on your smartphone are powered by the cloud? That is, when you download an app onto your device, you don’t really install the entire program, but only the interface for transmitting inputs and displaying outputs. The bulk of the app — which does the actual data processing — is in the cloud. This means that apps won’t consume as much space and processing power as they would if they were locally installed in full. [...]

Managing and operating your cloud resources is tedious and time-consuming. For example, you must implement load balancing so incoming network traffic is distributed for optimum network performance. You also need to ensure that cloud resources are provisioned properly so you don’t pay for idle resources. These and other tasks can divert your IT staff’s time away from high-value projects. Thanks to the benefits of cloud automation, many cloud tasks can be taken off the hands of your IT team. [...]

For most businesses in the United States and beyond, servers are a necessary expense. These machines enable you to store, analyze, process, send, and receive data, but their upfront and operational costs can be expensive for small- and medium-sized businesses. If you’re looking for a low-cost alternative that offers the same benefits — and more — as a traditional server, then learn how you can save money through virtual hosted servers. [...]

With cyberthreats rapidly evolving, not even the cloud is fully secure. If you’re using a hybrid cloud environment, however, you can customize your cloud’s security to mitigate the risk of cyber incidents. In this blog, we will talk about the best practices to secure your hybrid cloud environment. [...]

As businesses consider returning to the office, you need to take stock of which technologies will become the most useful to your own company in the post-pandemic normal. Cloud adoption can help you save money, but it can do much more than that for your business. In this blog, we will talk about the many productivity benefits of cloud technology. [...]