Five Reasons Why - And When - Cloud Storage Is The Answer
ComputerWeekly, Monday, April 22nd, 2024
We look at when cloud storage can be the best choice, with considerations that include performance, scalability and agility, cost, management simplicity, and security and resilience
When it comes to data storage, public cloud is now firmly mainstream. According to a recent survey, close to a third of organisations plan to deploy cloud storage. CIOs and IT directors listed cloud as their highest investment priority after cyber security and risk management.
Cloud storage has long been an attractive option for organisations that prefer not to own or run their own technology. And the growth of hyperscale public cloud providers and SaaS vendors make it easier for customers - especially fast-growing businesses and smaller enterprises - to operate with little or no on-premises IT.