Cloud Options Explained
With Cloud-based computing solutions, you can streamline processes, improve accessibility, decrease costs, and ensure all your data is stored securely. Also, a hosted phone system allows business owners to remove upfront capital expenses, provide greater flexibility to their team and integrate collaboration tools into the communication experience. With a hosted phone system, you have little upfront cost and a simple turnkey solution with nothing to maintain.
Cloud-based solutions provide many opportunities for success and business growth. Choosing the right Cloud option is key to aligning technology with your business.
Migrating to the Cloud is a popular choice for many small to medium-sized businesses. But do you know which Cloud option is best for your company? There are significant differences between Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, and Public Cloud options and you want to make the best decision to ensure ROI.
The Three Cloud Options
1. Private Cloud
A Private Cloud Server is hosted by you and protected by your company’s firewall. This provides scalability and privacy. You have complete control over who is allowed to access your server. However, you’re also completely responsible for the protection of it. Having a Private Cloud requires you to have a team dedicated to managing the cybersecurity around it to prevent a data breach.
2. Public Cloud
A Public Cloud works like an apartment complex. You have your own space for your data and applications which is protected from other users. The upkeep, like cybersecurity, is handled by the Cloud provider. Public Clouds are hosted off-premises and managed by their own staff. It’s a great option for small businesses that don’t want a large investment but want the ability to use VoIP based communications and other applications.
3. Hybrid Cloud
A Hybrid Cloud combines the use of Private Cloud on-premise datacenters and Public Cloud capabilities to create a personalized infrastructure for your business. You can choose what is run through the Private Cloud and what is run through Public Cloud making it easier for end-users to operate. Hybrid Clouds give companies the best of the both worlds if they don’t want to give up their on-site operations but they do want to expand their options.
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