INFRASTRUCTURE AS A SERVICE
Structures for success As more business is conducted via the cloud, demand for Infrastructure as a Service is growing rapidly – and this is set to continue, which provides plenty of opportunities for resellers.
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is enjoying rapid growth – set to be 20.4% this year, according to analysts Gartner – as more and more business is conducted online. “As we move rapidly to a service-based society where connectivity and access to real-time data becomes a fundamental part of everyday life, businesses need to have an infrastructure spine that has the agility and cost effectiveness to serve as an enabler to support the business goals and keep the business relevant,” says Paul Warburton, chief
Embracing technology Sam Woodcock, senior director of cloud strategy at 11:11 Systems, agrees, adding that flexibility is one of several reasons why companies are embracing IaaS. “As companies adapt and adopt new technologies, they need to implement IaaS solutions which are agile and flexible, able to adapt to meet their changing needs,” he says. “IaaS provides the flexibility to grow beyond borders into different geographic environments without the need for heavy investment in technology infrastructure or skills as the company aims to establish its business. This not only has significant cost- saving benefits but also saves significant time as companies can seamlessly and quickly move into the cloud. “IaaS offers cost-saving benefits as it does not require upfront investment into on-premise sites. At the same time, it saves costs on sourcing the necessary skills to deploy and manage on-premises solutions. This cost-optimisation is a huge draw card for companies and is particularly beneficial when fees are predictable, and companies can budget accordingly. “By opting for IaaS, companies enjoy several platform benefits such as added security, improved performance, added storage capabilities and more that have a knock-on effect on improving the overall customer experience. “These solutions can be included to meet each company’s specific requirements and, in many cases, can improve overall security and compliance as cloud providers have an extensive understanding of these issues and can deliver compliance requirements across industries, often improving the level of compliance in organisations in other industries. For example, companies that do not operate in the financial industry, which exercises stringent regulations, would benefit from the cloud service providers’ knowledge and expertise in this area and these solutions will deliver a high level of compliance across all industries and at
digital and marketing officer at NSC. “The cloud has already transitioned
Paul Warburton chief digital and marketing officer
beyond merely disrupting technology; it's now reshaping entire business landscapes. IaaS is driving the expansion of Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service as businesses consistently migrate more applications to the cloud and revamp existing ones for modernisation. “The demand for true IaaS has been steadily growing due to its cost-effectiveness, scalability and agility. IaaS provides great flexibility to organisations that want ready-to- use infrastructure and pay as per usage. “IaaS enables businesses to scale their infrastructure up or down in response to changing demand. This flexibility allows companies to allocate their resources more efficiently, focusing solely on their core competencies and strategic initiatives.”
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IaaS is driving the expansion of Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service as businesses consistently migrate more applications to the cloud and revamp existing ones for modernisation. “
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