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Cloud Infrastructure

What is cloud infrastructure? 

Cloud infrastructure refers to the back-end stack of hardware and software components—such as server hardware, storage, networking gear and virtualization software—that forms the underlying layer for the cloud deployment models infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), containers as a service (CaaS) and software as a service (SaaS).

What are the business benefits of cloud infrastructure?

Among the most significant business benefits of cloud infrastructure are:

  • Flexibility and scalability. Cloud infrastructure offers a high level of flexibility and unlimited storage space, so businesses can instantly scale up or down to meet demand.
  • Business continuity. Data stored in the cloud is mirrored across another server/location, so if one fails, data is instantly backed up.
  • Cost efficiency. Pay-per-use, consumption-based models let businesses use only as much space as needed, with real visibility and cost controls.
  • Improved collaboration. Cloud infrastructure enables groups and communities in different locations to work together and access the same files, significantly enhancing collaboration.
  • Automatic software updates. Many cloud service providers offer regular maintenance, security updates and around-the-clock services.
  • Enhanced mobility. With cloud infrastructure, employees can gain access to data and applications from anywhere, any time and with any device.
  • Automation-enabled agility. Cloud infrastructure services are designed to be heavily automated and self-provisioning, so end users can quickly scale up and down without manual intervention.
  • Improved UX. Cloud infrastructure increases service levels, reduces service outages and improves the customer experience.

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