In recent years, cloud computing has become ubiquitous. So much so, that individuals rarely notice that they are using it to store documents and data instantly, despite the increasing importance that these technologies have in the remote arena. As many organizations continue to see their workforce scattered across different cities and countries, there is a clear urgency to access data safely, and without needing to do so in a physical workplace.
In recent years, cloud computing has become ubiquitous. So much so, that individuals rarely notice that they are using it to store documents and data instantly, despite the increasing importance that these technologies have in the remote arena. As many organizations continue to see their workforce scattered across different cities and countries, there is a clear urgency to access data safely, and without needing to do so in a physical workplace. Beyond pandemic-incentivized cloud usage, other businesses will be motivated by the ease and flexibility that these technologies allow — indeed, many find the ability to scale their operations up or down a very attractive prospect indeed. The data tells a promising tale; according to figures from IDG,92 percent of organizations have their IT environment in the cloud, at least in some capacity. The fact that just 8 percent say that their total IT environment is on-premises only is very encouraging news indeed — so too is the notion more than half (55 percent) of the companies surveyed currently use multiple clouds. The takeaway? Given that 46 percent of businesses’ cloud-based applications were purpose-built with the cloud in mind, expect cloud-first applications to become even more prominent over time. That said, despite the influx of companies looking to migrate to the cloud, some remain wary. Whether this is due to security concerns, the steep cost of implementation, or more general digital transformation barriers, organizations still face some significant obstacles when it comes to a widespread adoption. Cost concerns One prime concern for companies — particularly smaller organizations with less in the way of budget — is the perceived cost of cloud adoption. This is understandable; often, organizations will be faced with steep charges once the cost of recruiting talent and the migration itself is factored in. But that is not to say that cloud computing is not worth the investment.
