- Jun 18, 2019
- Category: Infographics
How cloud computing came into existence?
1. In the early 1960s and 1970s, the majority of the people were using the centralized computing model. These computers were expensive on a real-time basis costing millions of dollars.
2. The 1980s saw the demand for powerful and less expensive microprocessors.
3. Grid and Utility Computing came in the early 1990s with the World Wide Web exploding into the general computing world. It moved from the centralized, client-server models to the Internet-based computing.
4. Application Service Providers (ASP) came in the late 1990s, creating the BIG wave of Internet-enabled applications.
5. With the rise of the Web 2.0 services, cloud computing got a significant boost.
6. In the year 2006, cloud computing became more of a mainstream.
Cloud computing for SMB’s
If you are an SMB, then cloud computing can save you on IT premises costs. It provides you with the benefit of competing with large enterprises.
- 78% of the US small businesses would have completely adapted to cloud computing by 2020.
- 64% of the SMBs in West Europe have been using cloud-based software.
Some of the best services for small businesses are:
1. Backblaze
2. Cloudphone
3. Digital ocean
4. Drip
5. Help Scout
6. Hootsuite
7. Teachable
8. Twilio
9. Zapier
As per the study by Microsoft, 94 % of small businesses have reported security benefits after moving to the cloud.
Service models for cloud can be deployed using:
1. Community cloud
2. Hybrid cloud
3. Private cloud
4. Public cloud
Small businesses usage of cloud service:
1. SaaS- 52%
2. PaaS- 26%
3. IaaS- 25%
4. DaaS- 23%
Top usage of cloud in businesses
- 58% of the businesses use both private cloud and public cloud.
- 7% use only private cloud
- 29% use only public cloud
Major drivers for cloud technologies
1. 42% -improvement in data backup services
2. 40% -24 hour access of data
3. 38%- cost savings
4. 5%-Scalability
5. 35%- Reduced Infrastructure
Benefits of cloud computing
Cloud computing is useful as it provides the following benefits:
- Scalability and flexibility: If you are a growing business, then it will help your brand with fluctuating or growing demands. The cloud-based capacity can be scaled up or down by changing the brand’s usage plan. This level of flexibility provides businesses a good competitive advantage.
- Better security: Cloud computing has a secured system with a disaster recovery program. In case of any urgency, the system’s security is enabled to avoid any inconvenience.
- Readiness for IoT: When cloud computing is combined with content management, it becomes easier for the brands in successfully embracing IoT.
- Automatic updates: There is an automatic update system, which means the brands do not have to waste their time in maintaining the system.