Cloud Computing For All
The
term “cloud computing solutions” has been widely discussed by market
researchers and trends in information technology. For many, it means a new
technology or even architecture for the consumption of services over the
internet. But its significance is much broader, and is not restricted to the
use of technology, software, hardware or platform.
When
we speak about “cloud”, we are not discussing about a new technology or
architecture, but a new form of delivery of information technology to reduce
costs, better utilization of resources through rational use and demand.
The
pillars of this new form of delivery are determined by the use of structures
already known:
SaaS
– Way of delivering software as services based on the rental of software
through a service provider, the Internet or dedicated connection. Provides
streamlined licensing costs of software and support, can be hired for periods
of use;
PaaS
– Form of delivery of the software development platform through standards.
Can manage the entire development cycle, ensuring the testing, approval and
entry into production of the product developed. You can also support the
operation execution of administrative routines and coordinate updates of the
platform;
IaaS
– Form of delivery of the hardware platform such as servers, storage,
networking and implementation of various other technologies that can provide
high availability, scalability and security.
The
set of structures that conceptualize cloud computing can provide opportunities
for review of business and management processes for a large number of
companies. Especially for those who have no budget to invest in solutions with
high maintenance costs – due to specialized professionals, new platforms or
adequate infrastructure.
The
middle market may be one of the main consumers of this model due to the cost of
software, the use of management processes and information technology and
well-defined business models that can be implemented with low fitness.
For
companies that do not clear processes or integration between their applications
“cloud” should both improve their business processes to enable performance
improvement and analysis, providing visibility. For them, the adoption of
solutions and business processes has great impact on performance and results.
The
cloud computing is a new delivery model, which determines the rational use of
resources and on-demand infrastructure, hardware platform, software and
applications.
