Cloud computing has become the norm in recent years and for the right reasons. Computer technology could not have made it this far if it still relied on wire-based infrastructures.

Cloud computing services made it possible for innovative ideas to materialize which in turn made life as we know it more convenient for one and all.

So what exactly is cloud computing?

When a cloud computing company offers computing services such as servers, databases, storage, networking, analytics, software, and intelligence over the Internet ( or the ‘cloud’) then this arrangement is known as cloud computing.

The Need for High-Performance Computing

As per the collective opinions of experts associated with leading managed cloud service providers, HPC or High-Performance Computing is the process of harnessing the full potential of cloud solutions that allows individuals as well as organizations to process huge amounts of data at exceptionally high speeds. One might wonder why one would need to supercharge their computer or their organisation’s IT infrastructure’s computing capabilities. Well, the answer is simple. High-performance computing makes it possible for people and organizations to find solutions to complex problems pertaining to business, science and engineering.

Furthermore, HPC also allows one to enhance product development as well as research hence minimizing the creation of fewer prototypes thereby reducing budgets as well as deployment times all the while accelerating testing.

Sounds intriguing, right!?

Real-Time Data Processing in the Cloud

The CEO of a leading cloud computing company in India states that one of the most marketed aspects of cloud solutions is real-time processing.

So what is that!?

Well, the method of instantaneously processing large amounts of data while maintaining consistency in the intake and output of raw data to maintain real-time insights is known as real-time data processing.

The applications of real-time data processing are in –

• Aerospace – where this feature is used to create complex simulations of aerospace design elements such as the wings of a new plane or helicopter
• Manufacturing – where this feature is used to test new technologies such as autonomous driving, enhancements of assembly lines, etc.

Use Cases

• Financial Sector: uses the real-time data processing feature of cloud solutions to perform complex risk calculations, fraud detection as well as high-frequency trading.
• Healthcare Sector: uses cloud solutions to fast-track the progress of drug research, process vaccines and develop new ways to treat common as well as rare ailments.
• Retail and E-Commerce Sectors: use cloud solutions to streamline the analysis of customer data in a bid to provide personalized or rather more targeted customer service as well as product recommendations.
• Media and entertainment sectors: use cloud solutions to create life-life animations, awe-inspiring special effects and fast-track the transcoding of huge media files in a bid to create immersive entertainment for one and all.

What do you need to be sure about while choosing the right cloud computing platform?

• Storage – From the get-go, the storage offered in a package should be sufficient for at least a year or more.
• Availability – The cloud service should be available round the clock. If that is not the case and the service provider periodically shuts down its services for ‘scheduled maintenance’ then it is better to look for other options.
• Flexibility – The service provider should offer flexible service packages so that one can alter the package as per the unique requirement of their company.
• Business Continuity – The cloud service provider should include disaster recovery as well as data backup services in its cloud service packages so that its clients can continue their business operations even if business-critical data is lost due to an act of god or generic human error or malfeasance.
• Superior Security – The cloud service provider should offer services that conform to the local, national and international internet regulations. Furthermore, the services should offer state-of-the-art digital security to its users from the get-go.
• Cost-Effective Solution – The ideal cloud service provider would make sure that it is offering top-notch cloud solutions to its clients at the most reasonable rates.
• Scalability – The ideal cloud solution provider would readily add or remove value-added services from its client’s cloud accounts as per the latter’s requirements at a moment’s notice. Scalable cloud service packages are one of the many indicators of an ideal cloud service provider.

Future outlook of cloud computing

As per the findings of the analysts David Smith and Dennis Smith associated with the revered organization Gartner, presently people consider cloud solutions as a mere technological platform. This outlook, as per the professional opinions of the above-mentioned experts would change by 2027. In the not-so-distant future, cloud computing will become the driving force behind countless innovations that will be pertinent to the corporate sector.

Network Techlab is the leading provider of cloud solutions in India

Whether you are the owner of an SME, a start-up or an MNC, your firm should migrate to the cloud as soon as possible if it hasn’t already. The reason is simple by now. When a business replaces its traditional IT infrastructure with cloud solutions it is inadvertently future-proofing its interests. But bear in mind that to unlock the full potential of cloud solutions; you would need to partner up with a revered cloud solution provider such as Network Techlab India Private Limited –a leader in the sector which has been operating since 1996. NTIPL offers a wide range of cloud-based solutions like domain hosting, disaster recovery solutions, virtual servers, cloud storage, etc. For more details, send an email to info@netlabindia.com or call +91-8879004536.