The momentum behind cloud computing continues to build, and wise businesses keep abreast of new developments. From enhanced structural security to the rise of no-code applications, there's plenty to be excited about for startups, small businesses, and anyone fascinated by cloud computing.
Here's what's been going on in the cloud recently.
1. Expertise is Now More Accessible
Cloud storage is an integral part of many businesses using Amazon Web Services (AWS). The sticking point for e-commerce businesses remains support - how can you be sure you'll get the assistance you need, when you need it?
Providers like DoiT.com are providing direct-line customer support from expert advisers for businesses using these solutions. Tailored support can help with everything from scalability to anomaly detection to analytics, so it's no wonder that online retailers are excited by this development.
A cornerstone of any successful online business is its ability to manage in a crisis. When you need to troubleshoot your company's infrastructure but don't have the technical know-how to do it yourself, expert assistance is a must-have.
2. The Cloud is More Resilient Now
Security has always been one of the major concerns of businesses using these solutions. Thanks to a wider range of security services specializing in cloud-based infrastructure and small businesses' increasing awareness of the risk of cybercrime, this storage environment is more secure than ever.
The growing familiarity of in-house security teams with managing sensitive data using cloud-based systems has also helped. User fallibility is an ever-present threat in cybersecurity, and as cloud-based storage and data protection become the norm, companies are better able to organize and protect sensitive information.
3. Cloud Gaming is Catching Up
Cloud-based gaming services are emerging, allowing developers to market their products directly to consumers without having to worry about managing their own infrastructure. Managed hosting is especially beneficial for smaller games, as it's a sign to consumers that downloading the game comes with minimal risk.
5G is largely responsible for the dawn of cloud-based gaming. Improved bandwidth and connectivity mean that heavier games can now be supported on mobile devices without stuttering, dropping frames, and freezing.
While mobile gaming has exploded in popularity over the past 10-15 years, it's been slow to migrate - this looks set to change.
4. Low-Code/No-Code Applications Are Exploding in Popularity
Do you still need to have access to a team of expert coders to develop your own application? Absolutely not - cloud-based applications are increasingly using low-code and even no-code development processes.
This means that a much greater range of developers can take advantage of no-code tools to assemble creative applications that could have significant potential. The more apps on the market, the greater the consumer choice, and it's to be encouraged that the barriers to homemade development are being eroded.
5. Multi-Cloud Approaches are More Attractive to Businesses
Every service provider should have an expert team ready to answer users' questions and troubleshoot issues.
But you know what's better than one expert team?
Multiple expert teams.
Businesses are increasingly choosing a multi-cloud approach, wherein different elements of the business are outsourced to different cloud service providers depending on their specialization. This trend should drive service providers to specialize rather than offer a generic jack-of-all-trades service, which should, in turn, lead to better solutions for businesses.
Final Thoughts
The limits of the cloud have not yet been fully explored. However, we've begun to test them in recent years, and the good news is that answers have been forthcoming.
That's why we see such an exciting and diverse array of cloud developments in 2023. Watch this space for more!
