How It Works
IaaS involves using a third-party cloud provider, who hosts key infrastructure components that are usually needed in an on-premises data centre including servers, software, storage and networking hardware. The IaaS provider also supplies a range of additional services, such as monitoring, log access, security, data backup and recovery. There are a multitude of benefits to using IaaS services, which we look at below.
Cost Savings
The main benefit of the IaaS model is lower costs due to not having to purchase and manage your own IT infrastructure. You no longer have the responsibility of ensuring uptime, maintaining hardware and networking equipment, or upgrading old equipment. IaaS also saves you from having to spend more to deal with increased demand in capacity that comes with sudden spikes in business.
The pay-as-you-go model of IaaS provides significant cost savings. It is metered, meaning you only pay for the capacity you require at any given time. This allows you to avoid large fixed monthly or annual fees for services you may not use. IaaS means no upfront charges, minimum term commitments or bandwidth utilisation fees. Without IT infrastructure, you also don’t need a large IT staff.
Flexibility
IaaS gives you the ability to scale up and down quickly in response to your requirements at each given time. You can also benefit from using the latest, most powerful storage, servers and networking technology from the service provider. This on-demand scalability provides the flexibility and agility to better respond to changing opportunities and requirements. It’s especially helpful in building and dismantling test and development environments, which can be faster and more agile.
Improves Disaster Recovery
IaaS also provides consolidated disaster recovery infrastructure, reducing costs, simplifying backup and facilitating a faster recovery process. If disaster strikes, such as a power outage, you can access the same infrastructure you usually do from any location using an internet connection. This includes email, web servers and critical applications.
Facilitates Business Growth
When you spend time, money and energy on making technology decisions and hiring staff to manage and maintain infrastructure, you lose valuable time and resources on growing the business. IaaS allows businesses to better focus their time and resources on essential activities, like innovation and improving customer experiences.
Quality IaaS to Help Your Business
At ITConnexion, we pride ourselves in offering our expertise to help you grow your business. With our cloud-based solutions, including IaaS, IT security and more, you’ll have the tools and flexibility to succeed in today’s digitised and highly competitive market. Organise a consultation with our IT experts now contact us online.