Public cloud vs. on-premise: Why cloud is better for scaling

As businesses grow, they need to scale their operations to meet the demands of their customers. This can be a challenge, especially for small businesses that don’t have the resources to invest in expensive on-premise solutions. Fortunately, the public cloud offers a cost-effective and reliable way to scale your business.

Here are some of the top reasons why the public cloud is better for scaling your business than on-premise solutions.

Cost savings

First, let’s talk about costs. With an on-premise solution, you’ll need to invest in expensive hardware and software and the personnel to maintain and manage them, which can be costly.

But with the public cloud, you pay only for what you use — no more, no less. You can easily scale up or down your infrastructure to suit your business needs. Public cloud solutions are often more reliable than on-premise solutions, which can help businesses save money on maintenance and repairs.

Flexibility

Public cloud solutions offer more flexibility than on-premise solutions. While on-premise solutions are limited to the hardware and software you have purchased, the public cloud allows you to scale up or down as needed.

Thanks to its flexibility, businesses can quickly and easily adjust their resources to match the ever-changing customer demands. For example, if you experience a sudden spike in traffic or demand, you can scale up your resources to meet the demand. And if your business slows down, you can scale down your resources to reduce costs.

Additionally, public cloud solutions can be accessed from anywhere, allowing businesses to work remotely and collaborate with colleagues and customers worldwide.

Security

Public cloud providers invest heavily in security measures to protect their customers’ data. They offer tools and services to help you ensure your data is secure and use advanced security measures to protect customer data, such as encryption, authentication, and access control.

Additionally, public cloud providers are constantly monitoring their systems for potential threats and vulnerabilities, which can help businesses protect their data from malicious actors.

On-premise solutions, on the other hand, are often vulnerable to security threats due to a lack of resources and personnel.

Reliability

Public cloud providers offer high availability and redundancy, meaning your applications and data are available 24/7, even during a power outage or another unexpected event.

On the other hand, on-premise solutions are often vulnerable to outages and other disruptions, which can lead to costly downtime for businesses.

Ease of management

Public cloud providers offer easy-to-use management consoles, dashboards, and APIs that enable businesses to manage their cloud resources easily. 

The ease of management is especially beneficial for small businesses and startups that don’t have a dedicated IT team. With public cloud solutions, you don’t need to hire IT professionals to manage your infrastructure. Instead, you can rely on the intuitive cloud management tools provided by the cloud service provider.

Set up your public cloud solution with Revolgy 

Revolgy is a leading provider of public cloud solutions for businesses of all sizes, offering businesses a range of services and support to help them scale and protect their operations.

Find more information about the cloud on our website or podcast, or book a free consultation with one of our cloud experts at ask@revolgy.com.