How Cloud Hosting Relates to Server Hosting

If you've been paying attention to the tech world buzz lately, then you've certainly heard a lot of talk about cloud hosting. But what is it? It's a form of server hosting where you are linked in to a network of services and all of the capabilities those servers possess. This includes memory, processing power, hard drives, and any hardware or software installed on one of the servers.

But why is that desirable for a business? For small to medium sizes business it allows you access to server hosting without needing to purchase or house any of the hardware yourself. You also don't have to learn how to run and operate a server on your own, meaning you can focus on running your business. And because of the network of servers cloud hosting links you into, if a server in the cloud does go down or crashes, the other servers pick up the slack and you don't miss a beat. Cloud hosting allows you to share hardware and software from the cloud of servers, so you don't have to purchase it yourself. All you have to do is pay for the use of the Cloud server hosting, and a company like Server Intellect takes care of the rest.

The cloud hosting services at Server Intellect offer high performance servers backed by world class support. We offer continuous data backup to ensure that you don't have to worry about the security of your data. Scalability means that should your business grow and your needs increase, you can boost your RAM so your website keeps up with the demand of your business. We ensure you get the highest performance at the best value, saving you time and money while ensuring your business doesn't ever slow down.

Small Australian Businesses Adopting Cloud Computing

Cloud computing was first embraced by large businesses and corporations that saw the value in relocating and streamlining their IT infrastructures. While big businesses switched almost immediately, seeing the added value of moving IT functions to remote locations to reduce the cost of IT management  onsite, small businesses were hesitant to make the move.  Over time, small businesses have cobbled on to the money-saving cloud hosting industry that also provides improved flexibility, increased security and fewer risks.

Third-party service providers facilitate and take over the responsibility for the IT systems for the businesses. Third-party service providers handle various aspects of IT management such as managing computer servers, performing software updates, and backing-up data and software. The business basically rents spatial capacity and accesses their information from a remote location via the Internet. This reduces the overall cost for businesses because there is no need to have a full-time or part-time employee that handles IT management.

The number of cloud hosting and cloud service providers has grown rapidly over the last few years, in size and in the range of services offered. Now, instead of simply moving your general IT functions to a cloud provider, you can also access a range of cloud-based software including accounting systems, sales management systems and office productivity software. In Australia, this is especially verifiable.

According to a report by The Australian, as posted in The Wall Street Journal's Business section, small businesses in Australia have adopted cloud computing and cloud hosting services to help make their businesses more effective and cost-efficient.

"The greatest thing about the cloud is that enables you to scale and grow easily," said the Managing Director of Rookie Recruits, Andy Springer. "We needed IT systems that could grow with the business but did not require the IT budget of a large corporate to put in place."

Cloud computing and cloud hosting provides the opportunity for small businesses to save money and man power by moving IT management to third-party service providers. While this industry is growing at a rapid pace, studies predict we are barely tipped the iceberg of the impact that cloud hosting will have on IT management and businesses worldwide.