Hybrid cloud refers to a mixed computing, storage, and services

Deepak Kalambkar, AVP Infrastructure & CSO - SAFEXPAY

“Cloud computing can definitely make it easier for the business to carry on in the event of an incident. All key applications and services delivered by SaaS will continue to run automatically and in accordance with a business continuity plan. Also in this COVID-19 situation Cloud bought a relief to business, employees work did not get hampered as 90% originations had their setup migrated to cloud. It is easy to setup and cost for hardware is reduced.

The cloud allows organizations to decrease the time it takes to provision IT infrastructure, speeding delivery of IT projects that are critical to revenue growth or cost reduction. Teams are able to work more efficiently while remaining strategically aligns which allows organizations to go-to-market faster. Its resources get a chance to learn new things and do the setup in minimum cost, this saves company cost in terms of resources and admin costs.

Hybrid cloud refers to a mixed computing, storage, and services environment made up of on-premises infrastructure, private cloud services, and a public cloud such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure with orchestration among the various platforms. Hybrid cloud option gives organizations the flexibility to support their remote and distributed employees with on-demand access to data that is not tied to one central location. Cost is a key factor for many organizations considering migrating to the cloud. A hybrid cloud is a great option for companies that want more security and control of their data but need a cost-effective way to scale their operations to meet spikes in demand (as well as long-term growth). 

The hybrid cloud option means organizations can house their core, business-critical, and sensitive data on their private, on-premise servers while offloading less sensitive data and applications to the public cloud. A hybrid cloud environment gives businesses greater control over their data. As business needs to evolve and the demand for IT services fluctuates, organizations can scale their workloads accordingly. The hybrid environment also lets security teams standardize redundant cloud storage, which is an important aspect of disaster recovery and data insurance.”