Are You Ready to Embrace a Multicloud Model in Your Organization?
The cloud is seemingly everywhere, and this is not about the clouds in the sky. In the past few years, cloud computing has gained immense popularity and has now become an integral part of businesses.
Around 89% of organizations have embraced a multicloud model, which allows them to enjoy the benefits of a private, public, and hybrid cloud. Depending on their business’s requirements, they can choose the right cloud computing model.
If you are also ready to embrace the multi-cloud model in your organization but can’t decide which one to go for, this post is for you. Here, we will discuss the important aspects of all three cloud models to help choose the right one for your organization.
A Look at the Three Cloud Computing Models
Starting with understanding the three cloud computing models, organizations can choose from Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Each one of these provides a different level of control. However, before focusing solely on the amount of control one might want from the cloud computing model, there’s a little more to consider.
Software as a Service (SaaS)
For those wanting all the advantages of cloud computing without any of the maintenance tasks, software as a service (SaaS) is the one for them. It gives a fully developed product that’s operated and maintained by the service provider.
With SaaS, there is no need to worry about maintaining the infrastructure. The service provider handles all that, along with any upkeep. All that requires attention is using the software. If the business doesn’t have a dedicated IT department or the tech team is overwhelmed with other tasks, SaaS is something that should be considered.
Some might even be using SaaS without even realizing it. Gmail is a software-as-a-service application. Email can be accessed from almost any connected device without having to install any software. If the business uses Salesforce to help with customer management, they’re already using software as a service. A small amount is paid for the software to manage their customer relationships.
The following infographics tell about the use of SaaS-powered solutions in workplaces.
While SaaS is a breeze to set up, accessible from any internet-connected device, and scalable, it also comes with a few potential downsides. The services can’t be customized and there are a few data security concerns. The stored data is sent to a third party, and this always comes with potential risks.
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Platform as a Service (PaaS) takes cloud computing a step further in comparison to SaaS. The development team often us this platform to collaborate on building, deploying, and managing applications. Best of all, it frees them of the worry of housing the necessary infrastructure onsite. Everything’s contained in the cloud.
It can prove to be a cost-effective option for teams that frequently work on new applications and business models and do not want to continuously add servers and other components. Some examples of Platform as a Service include Google App Engine and Windows Azure. Developers have everything they need at their fingertips to work efficiently as a team or solo.
Some other benefits include speeding up the development process and lowering costs, the cloud computing model requires very little training. This means the teams can get straight to work without needing to take classes or sit through tutorials.
However, there are potential downsides that you should know. Teams may run into issues with compatibility, and flexibility is occasionally limited, in addition to the same potential security risks with SaaS.
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
For organizations that have the personnel but are missing pretty much everything else, Infrastructure as a Service may be a great option. This provides everything from storage to networking and virtual infrastructure.
Yes, including the virtual servers and everything else one might need to build apps and manage data. Basically, all the supplies, other than the team members are included in this device with internet access.
Some examples of Infrastructure as a Service include Google Compute Engine (GCE) IBM Cloud, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Infrastructure as a Service offers easy scalability, allowing teams to scale the resources to meet their current needs. If a disaster occurs, downtime is minimal. This will allow you to be back up and running, usually in a few minutes.
Since you’re only paying for all that is needed, IaaS is cost-effective. Yes, there are a few potential downsides to IaaS. The lacks some flexibility, and teams are also risking becoming overly dependent on the service.
DO YOU KNOW? Globally, the cloud computing market will surpass $1 trillion by 2028.
Take Your Business to the Cloud
Taking advantage of cloud computing can be extremely beneficial for your business, allowing you to scale the services to meet the needs, and best of all it’s cost-effective. However, it is important to pay attention to the potential downsides before making a decision—so this way, you are aware of exactly what your business is getting.
