Does your business stay away from the cloud because you think it’s a short-term fad, not affordable, or that it’s not protected? These are common myths about cloud computing. We explore these further below.
Myth: Cloud Computing Is a Fad
Many companies use cloud computing now-a-days, and not just privately operated small business, but large businesses like Amazon, Apple, and Google. In fact, these companies use the cloud to provide their services more effectively and easily to consumers. Cloud computing makes it much easier to share information so companies are getting on board. Given the number of large companies who have integrated it into their service offering, I do not think the cloud will be dissipating any time soon.
Myth: The Cloud Is Risky
Another common feeling about the cloud is that it is risky, that data is more exposed to hackers when stored in the cloud. There have been some instances where high-profile companies have lost data, one example being the recent hit on Amazon Web Services. These occurrences tend to stick with us, but you don’t have to store all of your most vital data on the public cloud, you can store it on a private cloud, like the one offered by a Managed Services Provider. Furthermore, if your information is stored on your hard drive and in a private cloud and your hard drive abruptly burns out, you can still access to your information. Think of it as a safety net.
Myth: Cloud Computing Is Costly
As it is a service a business wasn’t previously paying for, companies will usually pay more upfront. The amount obviously depends on who they are getting cloud services from. However, companies that use the cloud can save a lot of money in labor and IT costs. In the long run companies that make use of the cloud save money.