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The Evolution of Cloud-Based Technologies

It can be said that cloud computing is the buzzword that has dominated the technology sphere in the last decade or so. In its simplest form, cloud-based technology can be described as the utilisation of data storage resources that are situated off-premises and compute resources.

This technological innovation has completely revolutionised the way in which entities manage, implement and process their data. It was customary for many years to store information on individual PCs or in the case of larger organisations, this was backed up on dedicated servers that were located on the same premises from which the entity operated.

The pervasive presence of the Internet redefined the technological landscape completely and introduced the possibility of remote or off-premise storage, and the opportunity to make computational resources available for any demands your company may require. This shift is particularly important when one considers that progressively more sophisticated software applications require a substantial amount of storage space and computational infrastructure to handle new demands efficiently. As a result, centralised options became increasingly impractical and inadequate. Conversely, it is possible to purchase unlimited amounts of storage space in dedicated cloud facilities in a convenient manner, and process computation-intensive applications using compute resources, always in line with your current workload.

Since users can select any devices and software they need at any point in time, they are empowered in becoming more self-sufficient (self-service provisioning) and given the opportunity to pay for the resources and infrastructure they’re actually using (pay-per-use).

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Cloud-based solutions can be public, private or a combination of both with a considerable number of advantages when compared to their on-site counterparts. For instance, cloud-based storage solutions can be more cost-effective options, create an added level of security when it comes to data recovery, provide convenient scalability options that can be expanded as business requirements grow and ensure easy accessibility to a large number of users.

Brokering can be described as the integration, intermediation, aggregation/mashup, orchestration and customisation of services whose operating scope spans the enterprise, off-premise (on the cloud) and across clouds (federated clouds). These disciplines require a broad skillset spanning the business, engineering and governance/legal dimensions, amongst others. Identity management, exit strategies, security and service level agreement considerations also require specialised knowledge within the context of cloud-based services. Indeed, a function of the flexibility and associated complexity introduced requires an even wider and in-depth understanding of the enabling process and technologies.

Cloud services brokering expertise brings exactly that to the table. Nonetheless, it is important that cloud-related activities are managed in a professional and efficient manner. For this reason, PTL offers comprehensive cloud brokering services. Here at PTL, we are able to provide expertise, manage the complexity behind the scenes, negotiate on behalf of our clients, simplify operations and reduce risks while our clients focus on their core business.

Cloud-based solutions are a necessity for any forward-looking business. It’s time you harness it.

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