Walking Through the Clouds – Why You Should Fear the Cloud No More

The most important aspect of the cloud that most business owners look for is security and business continuity. When you subscribe to a cloud based service you also subscribe to state of the art security so you never have to worry about losing your data integrity. Reputable cloud vendors like AWS and Azure provide maximum security with the high standards in place to make sure your data is safe. In many cases prospective buyers can also seek a third party audit of your vendor to ease any concerns. However, if you’re still not convinced about the security of the cloud – look no further than the $600 million investment with AWS by the CIA and other government entities that store their sensitive information with trusted cloud vendors. If the CIA trusts these vendors with their information I think it’s safe to say that you can too! Hosting critical applications on Azure Cloud, Acquia, or AWS has become the new norm for companies across all sectors. It is the easiest way to purchase and configure a cloud offering with minimal management expertise and a high return on investment. However, when dealing with the cloud experts know that the service offerings, price points, and configurations can vary and it can be a real hassle determining how to customize your cloud settings as per your needs. If your settings aren’t configured properly, you can incur downtime or other interruptions.