So, what is cloud computing anyway? The industry abounds with many diverse definitions. Here at PrimaCloud, we see it as a collection of resources – computing power, memory, storage capacity, applications, and managed services – delivered as a service over the Internet or over a private network connection. Essentially, it's your very own private data center without walls. The key benefits of cloud computing are:
Pay-as-you-go billing
Sometimes called “utility billing,” you pay monthly for the resources you need, as an operating expense.
Scalability
You can add resources as you need them. Then you can scale back down when the resources are no longer required.
Flexibility
Cloud computing adjusts to your growing business. Add resources quickly, reconfigure your application, or deploy new software without upfront capital outlay.
Efficiency
Focus your resources on your core business, not putting out the latest IT fire. Reduce time-to-market for new applications.
Cost-Effectiveness
Avoid purchasing, installing, and maintaining hardware that depreciates and sometimes sits idle. Eliminate the need to hire, train, and manage a 24x7 IT staff. Enjoy a predictable monthly operating expense rather than depleting your valuable capital resources.
Is cloud computing right for you?
Are you a start-up or a small, growing business?
Cloud computing is ideal for an information-based start-up (web 2.0, ecommerce, media delivery), or a small to medium company experiencing high growth. Harness enterprise-level computing power without the associated costs. There's no capital outlay for expensive equipment and the associated software, not to mention the installation, configuration, and management of that hardware. You don't have to recruit, train and pay benefits for a full technology staff. If you have the idea and the application… we'll help you do the rest. A scalable startup with no venture capital!
Take the hassle out of hosting your data. With cloud computing, you control your own data center without owning or operating a single server. Free up your capital dollars, and say good-bye to spur of the moment trips to the data center. If you have fluctuating traffic or seasonal business, scale up resources in minutes. And when your business slows down, you're not left with unused equipment. We provide unparalleled security and reliability (up to 4 nines!). We're in just about every major data center worldwide, and our multi-gigabit data network infrastructure provides blazing fast Internet access as well as private point-to-point connections. Let PrimaCloud be your primary service provider.
Do you feel 100% confident your data will survive a catastrophe? Are you in an industry with compliance requirements for business continuity? Do you have data retention obligations you must meet? Cloud computing is the answer. You can easily create a complete backup of your server array in the cloud. We cost-effectively archive your company's data, and it's readily available should you need access. Our industry-leading service level agreements (SLAs) will protect your critical business information from loss or destruction.
Information-Based Companies: Thinking of launching a new service, or adding a new business unit?
Cloud computing let's you test a new service prototype in a “virtual sandbox.” Test and fine tune multiple alternatives in the cloud before you ever go live with actual customers. Self-contain a new business unit in the cloud, without having to hire technical staff and purchase equipment. Cloud computing actually enables you to speed up your development process and shorten time-to-market intervals.
