5 Secrets of How to use Cloud to create a successful business

Cloud computing has become a key element of our daily lives. Cloud solutions are everywhere and for everyone ranging from the domestic scale cloud storage to the enterprise level backup and disaster recovery solution. Cloud storage solutions like Google drive, iCloud, One drive etc provide simplistic file sharing options while cloud backup solution providers like Microsoft, Amazon, Veeam, StoneFly attend to our complex storage and data availability requirements. Needless to say, cloud has revolutionized the way we live our lives and do our businesses.

There are many cloud backup appliances, backup solutions and disaster recovery options available in the market. The question is how do you effectively use these innovative tools to gain the most from them?

5 To-Dos with Cloud Backup Solutions

These 5 secrets will let you in on how you can effectively implement cloud to create a successful business.

Secret #1: Data Freedom

In paper environments, data was too scattered to keep track of. The paper trail was daunting and keeping a record required an ample amount of resources. Similarly, data accessibility was difficult; especially if it was archiving data. Technology reduced the paper trail but yielded data that had storage, backup, recovery, management, and accessibility implications as well.

Using various enterprise backup appliances you can move your data into the cloud; this makes everything easier. By moving your data to the cloud, you set your data free. It is accessible from remote offices and the centralized office. This continuous availability and accessibility of data contributes to overall efficiency, productivity and profitability.

Secret #2: Accessibility

In conventional environments, it is difficult to control who has access to which data. Access management is essential for control and monitoring. A combination of enterprise backup appliance and cloud based application programming interfaces (APIs) can provide a simple access control system. This combination also facilitates data analytics: who is using how much data and which file is being used the most etc.

Another approach to accessibility is to use enterprise cloud storage solutions. These solutions facilitate cloud based storage and enable access to this stored data from any location, any time.

Secret #3: Management

Conventional means of data storage make it almost impossible to manage. Consider an enterprise using tape storage: USB, Internal or External Hard drives; besides the high probability of data corruption and loss, it is difficult to keep track of data versus its respective drive. Cloud backup service providers, like StoneFly, also provide a single web interface management API. This API enables you to manage and access your storage using any web browser. Besides the benefits of availability and recoverability, managing data is very simple and convenient.

Secret #4: Archiving

Enterprises have to archive data due to compliance and future reference reasons. If data is stored for an indefinite period of time using storage solutions that are used for highly accessed data, it becomes too costly and inefficient. Public cloud service providers such as Microsoft and Amazon enable users to access infrequently accessed storage tiers. These tiers enhance cost efficiency because the prices for storing data and keeping it for longer periods of time are very less. And the procedure of archiving data is very simple as well unlike archiving with traditional backup solutions.

Secret #5: Automation

There is little concept of automation with traditional technology. With cloud backup users can define their preferences for scheduled backups and replications. With scheduled backups, data security is amplified, data recoverability is facilitated and the recoverability of data facilitates productivity.

Cloud backup services can be used to optimize your operations, enhance cost efficiency, improve productivity and increase your business profitability; using these aforementioned 5 secrets.