Hybrid Cloud Benefits and Strategy for Businesses

By Marianne Chrisos - Last Updated on January 7, 2020
Hybrid Cloud Benefits and Strategy for Businesses

Could a hybrid cloud system benefit your business?

Learn the benefits of the hybrid cloud and find out if it’s right for you.

Is a hybrid cloud the best storage solution for your business? Before deciding, it’s important to know what this technology can offer your business and have a strategy for how your business might implement that system. Here’s what you should know.

What is Hybrid Cloud Storage?

Hybrid cloud technology is a subset of hybrid IT. Traditional cloud storage is a solution, like Google Drive. Google offers a small-scale version of public cloud storage, allowing users to store up to a certain amount of data on a server that isn’t local to them, but that they have access to. Because of the massive amount of information that businesses need to keep digital records of and use in their operations daily, more companies are choosing to store some of their data in the cloud, not using any of their own internal storage resources. Hybrid cloud storage gives businesses the option of off-site storage while still maintaining a storage presence on their own locally owned servers.

Does your business have a need for hybrid cloud technology? There are definite pros and cons of hybrid cloud systems, but it can be a great fit for some businesses. Here are some things to consider as you look at the hybrid cloud benefits and decide if it’s the right solution for your business.

Pros of Hybrid Cloud Storage

Flexibility: One of the hybrid cloud benefits is it offers businesses a flexible way to scale storage. They don’t need to be locked into a certain limit of on-site data storage space and they also don’t need to store every bit of information on an external cloud server. There is a balance that allows businesses to create what are essential custom solutions that meet their business needs and can grow over time.

Cost: Most private cloud storage utilizes a “pay as you go” model – businesses only need to pay for the storage they use. Hybrid cloud offers the benefit of additional storage beyond what a business may be able to host on-site and keep functionality, but also the reduced cost of off-site storage. Businesses who use hybrid cloud technology often pay less than those who are using private cloud storage.

Cons of Hybrid Cloud Storage

Troubleshooting: One of the disadvantages of hybrid cloud technology is troubleshooting problems. Localizing an issue and then solving for it can be difficult without the right analytics in place.

Security: Companies with extremely sensitive data or loads of proprietary information may want to avoid any kind of public cloud storage. While cloud storage is generally considered a very safe solution for businesses, businesses who depend on confidentiality to avoid crisis may want to look closely at this option before deciding.

If you’ve decided that a hybrid cloud model is the best fit for your business, you’ll want to partner with a hybrid cloud provider who can help your business understand what the process will look like and help you facilitate the transition, as well as host some of your data on their cloud servers. While hybrid cloud storage works seamlessly for users, one important part of your implementation process will be deciding what data will be stored off-site versus on-premise.

Do you think your business could benefit from hybrid cloud technology? Do you think it’s a good storage option for businesses?

Marianne Chrisos | Born in Salem, Massachusetts, growing up outside of Chicago, Illinois, and currently living near Dallas, Texas, Marianne is a content writer at a company near Dallas and contributing writer around the internet. She earned her master's degree in Writing and Publishing from DePaul University in Chicago and has worked in publishing, advertising, digital marketing, and content strategy.

Marianne Chrisos | Born in Salem, Massachusetts, growing up outside of Chicago, Illinois, and currently living near Dallas, Texas, Marianne is a content writer at a c...

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