Three Different Types of Cloud Server Solutions for Today’s Businesses
In the tech and business world, cloud hosting services seem to be the thing everyone’s talking about. By the end of this year alone, American companies will have spent an astonishing $13 billion on cloud technologies. However, not everyone means the same thing when they talk about “the cloud.”
Cloud computing solutions are much more than just storing your files on a server. In fact, there are virtually countless different things a company can do with clodu technology. Here are three of the most fascinating things your company can take advantage of by switching to cloud server solutions:
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Software as a Service is typically a form of software that can be accessed on-demand, by multiple users, from any location — Google Docs is a good example. Software as a Service lets users take advantage of the software without having to figure out storage needs, as everything is stored in the cloud.
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Infrastructure as a service programs are server solutions that give companies access to the cloud’s virtually unlimited storage; companies can increase or decrease the amount of storage space they have as needed. IaaS server solutions remove the need for on-site or dedicated servers as well. Many businesses turn to IaaS solutions because they can grow as the business grows.
Cloud-based phone systems
Cloud technology has made it possible for companies to base their entire phone systems on the cloud, removing the need for a land line and cutting the cost of a phone plan. These phone systems transfer call data through an Internet connection, which makes phone calls essentially free.
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