The cloud can save firms money in the long run

The cloud can save firms money in the long run

Although the initial bills can be steep, moving to the cloud can help your business to make savings in the long-run.

This is according to a recent report in Cloud Pro, which urged businesses to take a long-term view when considering opting for cloud computing.

Maxwell Cooter, the editor of CloudPro cited a study from IDC, which claims that firms moving processes to the cloud can expect to see return on investment of 600 per cent. However, the initial investment itself is proving a put-off for some IT managers, who are claiming that they are not seeing the saving promised by cloud providers.

Of course the savings a business can expect to make do, to some extend, depend on their efficiency before they move to the cloud. The less inefficient a businesses’ in-house IT systems are, the more they might benefit from cloud computing.

At the same time, the savings a company stands to make from the cloud also depends on the volume of systems that need to be integrated into the cloud. Some integration processes will be much quicker and simpler than others and will, therefore, generate better returns on investment.

Mr Cooter concludes by pointing out that it is also vital that companies change the way in which they work to make the most of cloud services. He concluded: "An old Woody Allen joke has it that sex is only dirty if it’s done right – maybe cloud is only thrifty if it’s done right too."

Businesses looking to move services into the cloud, should evaluate the performance of their existing network and consider setting up a leased line or MPLS network.