CLOUD & CYBER
Research studies suggest that owning or constructing a data centre facility can cost over 300 USD per square foot , this is in addition to the cost incurred for laying the required fibre cabling .
their roles effectively . Any delay they face in accessing data could potentially result in decreased customer experience or lost revenue .”
Key benefits to cloudification Mark Turner , Director of Cloud Business at Claranet , outlined some of the key benefits that cloudification will bring to colocation :
• Faster and higher levels to cloud platforms and services .
• Better integration into digital networks .
• Better integration into cloud technologies .
This transition to the cloud is being driven by digitalisation . As a rapid enabler of business transformation , it is imperative that colocation services incorporate cloud computing in its services to protect businesses .
“ Even with the most resilient network ,” explained Turner , “ one failure and everyone is cut off including the remote workers . Putting your Enterprise into the Cloud , into colocation facilities , into a hosted environment and distributing it , gives you resilience , gives your users and customers more faster connectivity options and keeps your business running .”
Turner expanded on this , he said : “ Colocation provides a simple answer to move legacy applications and environments in a high-quality connected environment cross-connected into the Cloud .”
With cloud computing becoming key to business success , it is easy to understand why it is showing no signs of slowing , particularly when looking at data storage and colocation .
Storrar expanded on this , explaining , “ Cloud services enable businesses of all sizes to scale their IT infrastructure up or down to accommodate different business demands , with minimal effort and cost . This agility means that businesses can adapt to change dynamically , as the environment and circumstances around them change .”
68 September 2021