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What are the Advantages of Cloud Services for Businesses?
CTOs, IT managers, and decision-makers in technology are confronted with numerous challenges in managing information systems. They must constantly balance the cost and performance of the IT infrastructure they develop for their companies. Additionally, they need to address cyber security threats, optimize personnel and talent, manage procurement, and oversee maintenance and updates. Cloud technologies offer distinct advantages to IT managers and companies compared to on-premise solutions.
Firstly, let's discuss cyber security. When opting for cloud services, cloud service providers ensure your cyber security with professional security teams and well-established security processes. In on-premise solutions, the company is responsible for both infrastructure and security management.
Beyond cyber threats, cloud solutions are also advantageous for data backup and accessible storage. In cloud infrastructures, your data is redundantly stored in the provider's data centers located in various locations. This ensures business continuity without data loss or interruptions. By choosing cloud solutions, you can access your data, services, and applications from anywhere. In on-premise solutions, your data is stored within the company, typically in a single location, and all backup processes are managed by company personnel.
Many operational processes in cloud services are managed by your cloud provider. This means your IT infrastructure is managed by experts, allowing you to allocate your existing workforce to the development, maintenance, and management of the application layer.
One of the main reasons businesses prefer cloud solutions is their flexibility and scalability. Your cloud infrastructure and virtual servers can be quickly and easily scaled as needed. The cloud infrastructure, which adapts easily to varying workloads, continues to operate with high efficiency. On the on-premise side, capacity increases require hardware upgrades, additional expenses, and complex configuration processes.
Another significant advantage of cloud infrastructure solutions is their cost-effectiveness. On-premise IT infrastructure solutions involve high initial investment costs. Additional costs and labor are required for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of necessary hardware. In contrast, cloud solutions eliminate initial investment and maintenance costs. Each business can acquire the cloud solution that suits its needs at an affordable price. Most cloud services operate on a pay-as-you-go model, meaning you only pay for the resources you use.
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Why Choose GlassHouse's Cloud Services?
GlassHouse, Turkey's leading IT infrastructure service provider, offers comprehensive solutions for companies operating in regulated industries. With over 100 expert engineers, GlassHouse serves more than 300 prestigious clients across 20+ sectors from its offices in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Doha, and Johannesburg.
GlassHouse provides international standard services tailored to customer needs. It allows you to access all managed cloud services under one roof. To maintain the highest standards in cloud operations, GlassHouse has established all its data centers with the same architecture. GlassHouse collaborates with leading industry partners such as Intel, Dell, Broadcom, Nvidia, Fortinet, and Juniper Networks in its data centers. With at least two independent ISP connections in each data center, GlassHouse ensures all requirements for uninterrupted service.
With its robust security infrastructure, GlassHouse monitors all internal and external access requests to your cloud environment, preventing even the slightest security breaches. Administrative access management to the cloud environment is handled using Kron, a privileged access management (PAM) tool. Access to security solutions like PAM and VPN is secured using MFA.
GlassHouse is audited by third-party organizations and ensures that your business operates securely and in full compliance with regulations through its superior security solutions.
Contact us now to establish the technology infrastructure of the future for your company today with GlassHouse's cloud services, which provide customized IT infrastructure services to businesses and operate with the vision of being the region's leading IT company.