Benefits of using Cloud-based applications

It is an undeniable fact that Cloud application development has always been an advantage and more profitable to every organization and enterprise because it makes data collection more convenient for individuals and businesses and enhances the customer or end-user experience.

What is a cloud-based application?

A cloud-based application refers to a software application placed in a cloud environment rather than being hosted on a local server. One of its characteristics is when the app’s data is stored in the cloud infrastructure, it allows users to access the data while offline. It updates the generated data from offline to the cloud storage location when the device gets back online. It can be accessed anywhere with the help of any internet-connected device and is really flexible because it also offers access to third-party cloud computing services using API integration.

What are the Cloud-based app development solutions available for enterprises?

When developing a cloud-based application, you have to clarify and be certain about what type of app you want to create. There are three major cloud-based app development solutions that have differences in app architecture that you need to understand first.

Software as a Service (SaaS)

It is the most widespread type of cloud application. It allows the customers to access an app online without installing a client on the device.

Examples: Google Drive, Google Docs, Salesforce

Platform as a Service (PaaS)

It allows you to rent every service you need to develop an application. Customers are able to use their hardware, storage, and basic development software (ready-made solutions).

Examples: Openshift, Windows Azure

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

The cloud provider manages your entire business infrastructure. They also provide complex infrastructure and further support including network, server, storage, etc.

Examples: Zoom, PayPal, Amazon Web Services

What are the benefits of using Cloud-based applications?

In this digital age, more businesses are adopting cloud technologies including cloud-based applications. There are many benefits an organization gets with cloud-based applications.

• Cost-saving - providers let you pay per usage of the cloud infrastructure.
• Improved Data Security - providers ensure data security by various means such as following IT security guidelines, using encryptions, etc.
• Flexibility - offers greater flexibility than local server or application. The provider takes care of your IT infrastructure-related issues.
• Better Data Insights - provides real-time data insights that can be used for better business decision-making.
• Disaster Recovery & Backup - offers faster disaster recovery and provides off-site backup for all your business data.

All of these cloud-based applications benefits will help you focus more on creating strategic business ideas. Here at Monreal IT, we deploy and support world-class cloud solutions capable of supporting the needs of your business.