If you wish to gaze upon the future of IT, look to the clouds. Cloud computing and related trends are fueling digital transformation for all kinds of organizations. As more and more companies adopt these trends, you’ll see them become increasingly common in the business world -- and, potentially, among your competitors. Let’s take a closer look at these trends and their potential impact on your business.

Hybrid clouds - Previously, we’ve stressed the need for businesses to store their data in multiple places, both on and off the cloud. Bear in mind, however, that you can also store your off-site data on a combination of public and private clouds. For instance, you can store sensitive data on your private cloud, and less-sensitive data on your public cloud.

Serverless clouds - Traditional IT systems have always relied on an on-site server -- a server that required all the usual maintenance, management, fixes, and other hassles. Today, an increasing number of organizations are dispensing with their server worries by relying on a cloud-based serverless solution. Serverless computing runs operations on an as-needed, on-request basis, scaling up and down transparently for optimal cost effectiveness.

Desktop as a Service (DaaS) - This option allows you to run a virtual desktop via the cloud. This virtual desktop will work on any computer, with any operating system, that your team already uses, potentially allowing you to cut back on new hardware and software purchases. Windows Virtual Desktop serves as a well-known, widely-available example.

Why should you care about these cloud and digital transformation trends? Because in the business world, the early adopter often gets the worm. You want to stay on the cutting edge of your industry’s technological tools and resources -- so contact Gravity Systems’ Austin tech support experts to schedule an evaluation for your current needs and capabilities!