The Efficiency Age of Technology with Cloud Computing

Could one of the children of the internet cause a bigger change than the internet itself?

The concept of cloud computing refers to a relatively new approach to the delivery and use of computing services. Considering the potential of change that this approach can create together with the advantages it can provide to companies, it is thought to be the most important innovation that has occurred in the world of informatics after the internet.

Businesses are increasingly turning to information technologies (IT) to be successful in factors such as speed, flexibility, quality and low cost imposed by global competitive conditions. Businesses that want to take advantage of the capabilities IT provides are increasing their IT investments year after year. Although there is a constant decrease in IT prices due to rapid advances in technology, the widespread use and complexity of these systems within the company complicates their management and increases IT costs considerably. Therefore, we can accept that IT expenditures have become an important cost element for companies today.

Studies show that companies actually use their IT capacities at a very low rate. For example, in a study conducted by IBM, it is stated that the capacity utilization rate of desktop computers in some organizations is only around 5%, and in some companies, even server computers are often empty. The expenditures made by the companies for IT, which uses very little of their capacity, has very high fixed costs, requires a high-cost labor force to operate and at the same time has only a few years of productive life, can be seen as a net waste. At this point, the idea of providing these services from central service providers instead of making large capital investments in IT and incurring high costs for management and operations is an opportunity. Providing IT as a public service such as electricity and telephone services and accessing these services over the internet without making significant technological infrastructure investments is leading to a radical change in the IT world. Cloud computing, which is the name of the change, may represent an innovation that is even more important than the internet itself.

Cloud formations are changing and creating new opportunities for organizations seeking to capitalize on exciting developments. How Does?

Simply imagine a world where anyone in your organization can automatically upgrade their computing capacity and use this service to implement, manage and focus on your own business, led by technology and systems that will help you improve your business. At this point, we can see cloud computing as the generator of the next wave of technology.

Cloud computing is a core element of any innovative strategy

It is worth adopting the approach of Alex von Schirmeister, the retail specialist responsible for digital, technology and innovation at RS Components, who says that productivity increases when his company comes to the cloud. He said in an interview, “Our data no longer needs to be on top of our own infrastructure, so it doesn't need to stay in one physical facility. “Those days are gone,” he says.

On the other hand, there are opinions that argue that such blind faith is not true. “We still have a long way to go,” said Gregor Petri, vice president of research firm Gartner. “These new, disruptive technologies that are too expensive to run today will make up the majority of what runs on the cloud in the future.” These technologies he mentions include application programming interfaces, internet of things, artificial intelligence, serverless computing, virtual reality and new interactive services such as blockchain.

Moving to the cloud over the next decade should not be seen as merely a process of removing and shifting existing on-premises applications. While some legacy applications must be converted to run in the cloud, not all may be suitable for this conversion. Therefore, when we imagine the future, cloud computing can be considered as an innovative platform for the most effective application of innovative technologies and services.

I think there are some sensitive points that companies with visionary managers should pay attention to in the adaptation process. First, companies should develop a measured approach, looking at all available options, to assess where their workloads really are based on business needs, existing IT infrastructures, and cost and security considerations.

So, what are the biggest mistakes companies make when moving to the cloud?

1. To be involved in technological developments and to act hastily in order to be remembered as a visionary.

2. Believing that migrating to the cloud will automatically lead to cost savings.

3. The needs of in-house capacity and use of resources not thinking about how to meet it more efficiently.

4. Not being able to fully calculate the risks associated with the cloud and the costs that may arise. For example, you will enter into a long-term contract with your cloud provider. Do you have an employee profile with the necessary competencies for this? Will your cloud provider provide the exact service and support you need? Taking action without focusing on questions like:

5. Failure to consider data management in accordance with legal requirements and principles of ethical data use.

As a result, today every company, every manager and even every person makes an intense effort to adapt to innovation instantly. Cloud computing shines through us like a new sun emerging from the end of the tunnel. Quickly approaching this new sun without adequate equipment and, most importantly, knowledge, can be damaging. But knowing what to expect at the end of the tunnel and not making preparations is officially considered a suicide attempt. At the end of the day, get ready for a period where you will stand out with how efficiently you use technology rather than using it.

Resources

“Cloud Computing: Opportunities and Challenges for Business”
(https://dergipark.org.tr/download/article-file/223390)
“Looking forward to the future of cloud computing”
(https://www.raconteur.net/ technology/future-cloud-computing)
“The future of cloud computing in 2019”
(https://www.techradar.com/news/the-future-of-cloud-computing-in-2019)