Moving Your Business to Private Cloud
Companies are moving towards cloud adoption at record rates, yet there are still business owners reluctant to take the leap. Cloud adoption can create a host of benefits for companies. In having a good cloud strategy, you can improve flexibility, increase efficiency, and boost performance. In addition, cloud adoption can allow an organization to grow its proficiencies in a way that can lead to growth and innovation.
The long-term reduction in IT costs, alone, should make you take a second look!
Do we have your attention yet?
We are going to cover a vast range of benefits when you start considering cloud adoption, specifically business private cloud. The ability to leverage on-demand computing resources that can scale as business needs grow is tantalizing. As of 2020, six out of 10 businesses moved their work to the cloud. In 2021 51% of organizations are focusing on cloud migration. (Source: Flexera 2021 State of the Cloud Report)
Private Cloud Benefits
When learning about cloud options, it may be difficult to decide which option is best suited for your business. Due to the ubiquitousness of public clouds, a lot of businesses are focusing their strategy around them. Public clouds seem like a safe bet due to their low cost of entry.
However, there are a lot of reasons that a Private Cloud is the best option for new and existing Cloud users. A private cloud service is a cloud platform that is exclusive to the user. It contains the user’s choice of hardware and software and is usually managed internally by a company’s own IT team.
There are a lot of benefits to having and managing your own, here are some of the key benefits we’ve seen:
01
Improved Security
Private business clouds are more secure by default. With this, an organization has its own dedicated resources. One must be a part of the organization to be privy to their internal network to pierce the organization’s firewall. Quite simply since it is private, it is not as easily accessible. People without access will not know it is even there. This can help in securing proprietary information such as customer information or financials.
02
Complete Control
One of the benefits of the Public Cloud can also be a drawback. In a Public Cloud, you are generally subject to the network infrastructure that is shared by everyone on that cloud. However, in a Private Cloud, the network can be completely customized to the needs of the organization. This level of control allows for a lot more flexibility. An organization does not need to adapt processes to a different framework.
03
Legal Compliance
Some industries have very strict compliance standards that may dictate security. Sensitive data may require a private business cloud in order to meet the compliance standards required by law.
04
Cost Control
In the past, a private cloud was built specifically for an organization. This results in an upfront cost. However, a company will know what their monthly bill will look like. There are no surprises. Scaling takes more planning but budgeting can be done accordingly. This is why companies that need bursts of resources often opt for a hybrid cloud model. They can budget their expected processing needs with their private cloud. Then they can spin up a public cloud for use in quickly scaling up and scaling down. In 2021, on-demand business private clouds became available and they have brought significant improvements.
On-Demand Private Clouds
One of the benefits of a public cloud is how quickly resources can be spun up and deployed. However, the next generation of Private Clouds is beginning to compete with that. New On-Demand Private Clouds, such as OpenMetal’s On-Demand Private Cloud, give you all the benefits of the Private Cloud. These include security, full control, and predictable pricing.
But now Private Clouds can boost the speed of deployment as well. With an OpenMetal Private Cloud, you can deploy your cloud in only 45 seconds, enabling your team to get right to work on your projects and initiatives.
Ready to break free from the mega-clouds?
Why Your Business Should Be Using a Private Cloud
Becoming a cloud-native business is a hurdle that many organizations are facing. Company leadership may be reviewing many options. Remember that there are viable affordable alternatives to the public cloud. Private Clouds can offer security, control, and peace of mind to any business. The new On-Demand Private Clouds can offer all this plus speed of deployment.
Some organizations are looking for alternatives and migrating from the large public clouds. Others are integrating a cloud solution for the first time. Either way, a private cloud can and should be a part of your cloud strategy. If you are operating at any significant scale, you should review the Private Cloud vs Public Cloud – Cost Tipping Points. Once at scale, the savings a private cloud can bring will be in the many hundreds of thousands of dollars per year.
Read More on the OpenMetal Blog
Cloud Deployment Models in 2024 – 6 Options for Modern Clouds
Cloud has matured dramatically in the last 10 years. In the beginning there were only a few cloud deployment model options. Today, in 2024, there are many easy and fast ways to get cloud.
Private Clouds In FinOps Strategic Insights
Incorporating private clouds into your organization’s FinOps strategy offers numerous strategic advantages, particularly in terms of cost optimization and resource management.
Cloud Repatriation Options – On-Premise vs Colocation vs Hosted Private Cloud
More and more companies are facing the reality of high costs coming from their public cloud deployments. This has given rise to the concept of cloud repatriation.
Test Drive
For eligible organizations, individuals, and Open Source Partners, Private Cloud Cores are free to trial. Apply today to qualify.
Subscribe
Join our community! Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest company news, product releases, updates from partners, and more.