Cloud Hosting – A Catalyst of Digital Transformation  

Cloud Hosting – What is it exactly?

Cloud hosting represents storage that is located in virtual space. Unlike the conventional method where your website and app information are hosted in a singular machine, cloud hosting spreads the data across multiple interconnected servers, located across a wide geographical area. The term “cloud” refers to the fact that these servers only exist in a virtual environment.

Also known as cluster server hosting or server on-demand hosting, cloud hosting allows remote access to your data via the Internet and that the resources can be distributed and delivered to multiple users simultaneously. It is also commonly compatible with any device; making it easier for users to access data and information on the go, anytime anywhere.

Cloud hosting is definitely advantageous for businesses of any size and is expected to become more popular in the near future. In fact, a research by Gartner has found that up to 60% of business owners will be relying on the cloud for hosting data by 2022, almost doubling the amount reported in 2018.  

Cloud Hosting vs Conventional Web Hosting

Conventional web hosting has existed for many years and is understood by its functioning for users. People may believe that there would be no point to fix something that is not broken. After all, it is believed that setting up a cloud hosting system would be tedious, expensive and more complex. So, why are businesses moving away from dedicated server hosting to cloud technology? Well, in this case, there are various major benefits to investing in and using cloud hosting.

First – and perhaps most importantly, cloud hosting is more secure and reliable than traditional web hosting providers. It is by far an even safer way to store data. As the system relies on a large set of machines rather than a single server, data is continuously protected and backed up in more than one location, which reduces the chances of data loss and provides the most secure data hosting solution possible. In addition, cloud systems are typically equipped with multiple firewalls, encryption methods, and compliance method by the provider to ensure the data stored in the cloud are fully secure.

Next, it is also more cost-efficient to manage and maintain cloud hosting. In many ways, conventional web hosting requires a lot of cost. Not only will a business need to buy the hardware and related software, a dedicated in-house team is also needed to install and update software, manage email and file servers, or run backups. This could cause quite a dent to the company’s budget.

With cloud hosting services, one would only need to pay a monthly or annual membership fee, depending on the traffic that the website or app brings. These fees would include the maintenance services by the cloud vendor such as updates, backups, and monitoring. Plus, no any additional charges for file storage, data backup, and software programs will be applied as the cloud vendor’s servers are used to store this data instead.

In terms of control over the system, traditional providers may give owners more control to the server as compared to cloud-based hosting. That said, conventional web hosting would require all the server management to be done on the business owners’ side. This would take time, manpower, and expertise to handle.

Most things would have already been taken care of with cloud hosting services; it is all part of the fees as mentioned above. In addition, cloud computing applications are regularly updated, which gives users the advantage of always having access to an application’s latest features and functions. Needless to say, it is effortless and efficient to opt to cloud hosting and store your data over the cloud.

To conclude, it is fair to argue that cloud hosting brings more benefit and is an advantageous asset in an organization. Due to its reliability in various factors, it is an essential tool to empower businesses of any industry in this modern world. 

How Reams CMMS Can Help

At Reams, we reinvent and help asset-intensive industries in Malaysia to advance their industrial maintenance programs. We provide a cloud-based CMMS app to automate routine steps in maintenance planning, vendor appointment & scheduling process, breakdown analysis and report overview. It is our mission to empower companies to achieve their digital transformation goals by providing first-class CMMS solution.

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