Cloud computing is set to become a key facet of successful enterprises as they deploy AI-driven services while becoming more efficient and flexible.
Those businesses which do not modernise soon face being left behind by competitors. Cloud computing not only offers cost efficiency benefits: it is now becoming a strategic bedrock that drives innovation and growth.
In fact, the effective adoption of breakthrough technologies such as AI and data analytics can rely heavily on cloud. Those businesses which do not modernise will find that their AI efforts will not deliver return-on-investment or improve operations.
Many firms across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East are already aware of cloud’s transformational power, as it has revolutionised their businesses and dramatically increased their competitiveness across a wide range of areas. So, it’s vital others ensure they too have these modern capabilities.
Here are seven key ways cloud can help fast-track digital transformation across industries such as retail, healthcare, construction, manufacturing and government:
- Cloud triggers a step-change in innovation
Cloud enables companies to adopt a plug-and-play approach to new code, enabling them to launch innovative apps and functionality at speed, without the risk of endangering existing services. Sectors including retail, tourism and real estate are using cloud to adopt transformational technologies, such as AI.
- Modernisation achieves instant scalability and flexibility
Cloud gives companies the ability to scale their compute and data storage abilities in minutes rather than months, according to demand. No need to buy additional hardware to deal with spikes in demand and then have it sit idle post peak.
- Cloud drastically reduces IT spend
Cloud migration significantly reduces IT capital expenditure by dramatically reducing the need for physical hardware and maintenance. Companies only pay for the cloud resources they use, which can lead to substantial savings. For example, companies migrating to AWS can achieve a 51% reduction in costs.1 Bespin Global has worked with UAE-based conglomerate Bukhatir Group, using cloud to cut costs, enabling the firm to invest savings in new, high-value projects.
- Provides enhanced security
Cloud service providers such as AWS offer built-in data and cybersecurity features and compliance certifications, helping companies comply with data regulation. MALY Tech, an AI financial wellness platform, used Bespin to build a secure and resilient infrastructure that enabled them to effectively leverage AI.
- Strong online disaster recovery and back-up
Cloud services such as AWS offer robust back-up and disaster recovery options. This ensures business continue to trade in the event of data loss and other such emergencies. Companies migrating to AWS can achieve a 94% reduction in systems downtime. Fashion retailer client, Imtiaz suffered a potentially catastrophic server failure prior to cloud migration. Bespin Global accelerated the switchover, however, ensuring Imtiaz continued to trade unaffected.
- Cloud achieves improved performance
Leading cloud providers have a global network of data centres, enabling companies to run workloads as close to the end-user as possible, improving response times and overall performance. Companies in the manufacturing sector using IOT sensors are among those benefiting from improved performance.
- Simplifies IT management
Cloud platforms, such as AWS, enable companies to control a wide range of IT resources from a single dashboard. This cuts complexity, increases productivity and generally makes IT infrastructure easier to monitor and manage.
Early adopters of cloud across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East region are set for an exciting period of innovation. Navigating this landscape can be complex and high risk, however. Companies are well advised to seek the guidance of a trusted advisor – one capable of designing an effective digital roadmap tailored to the organisation’s specific goals and needs.
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