It is time to debunk the most common myths of the cloud and show the compelling benefits that the cloud can offer.

1. THE MYTHS OF CLOUD COMPUTING
ARE HOLDING BUSINESSES BACK

2. Despite the rapid adoption of cloud computing,
myths, concerns and misinformation still persist
around the deployment of data and applications in
the cloud.

3. It is time to debunk those myths and show the
benefits the cloud can offer.

4. SECURITY
MYTH #1

5. The number of high profile attacks over the last
two years has made businesses a lot more
cautious.
However, when it comes to the cloud, security
concerns are largely unfounded.

6. The security risks are the same
whether you use the cloud or not.
The benefit of the cloud is that you
are not alone. The responsibility for
security measures is shared
between you and your provider.

7. A fully secure environment requires;
physical security, data encryption,
security patches, access management,
and software upgrades.
Many companies don't have the
expertise, budget or time to meet these
requirements.
Your cloud provider does.

8. "Over 50% of IT professionals cite security as the No.1
reason for adopting the cloud"
The State of the Cloud 2015

9. LOSS OF CONTROL
MYTH #2

10. Business owners are reluctant to hand control of
their It over to someone else.
But, don't you do that already?

11. If you have an internal IT
department your IT is already
someone else's responsibility.
A cloud provider should be treated
no differently.

12. Any reputable provider will have
provide complete transparency over;
where data is stored, how data is
protected, their backup and DR
procedure, and how the data will be
returned to you if necessary.

13. Working with a quality cloud provider is no different
than trusting an internal IT department. They both
offer the infrastructure, security, storage and support
needed to run your IT.

14. TOO EXPENSIVE
MYTH #3

15. The cloud is not necessarily cheaper.
It is certainly more cost-effective, however.

16. The cloud is scalable to fit your
variable demands and workloads.
The switch from Capex to Opex
means rather than large capital
investment you are charged month
to month for the exact resources
you consume.

17. The cost of hardware, storage, servers and
personnel needed to manage your own IT
infrastructure far out ways the monthly fee you would
pay for the cloud.

18. These myths of the cloud are holding businesses
back and halting potential progress.
Do your research, find a reputable provider and
you will have a much more efficient and effective
IT solution.

19. THANK YOU
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