Intelligent CIO North America Issue 40 | Page 46

CIO OPINION can often be a barrier to innovation and growth . Instead , new patches and solutions can be easily rolled out to all relevant users over the cloud . This means CIOs can ensure they have access to and are implementing the latest functionality , with optimal performance , while maintaining critical security . times of growth , this can be resolved by migration to the cloud . Best-practice cloud hosting providers offer dedicated teams of security experts that monitor data 24 hours a day , 7 days a week , 52 weeks a year with security safeguards that typically exceed any onpremises solution .
Enhanced security
Cloud solutions are typically far more secure than their on-site counterparts . If mission-critical data is stored on a local network and a virus is encountered , there is a real risk that this can later be lost or stolen . With your data in the cloud , these types of threats are significantly reduced .
Many firms struggle with meeting security standards due to a lack of adequate IT resources . Ultimately , at
To futureproof and position business for growth , moving to the cloud is necessary . Cloud solutions will always facilitate growth over legacy , on-premise solutions . With the world moving ever faster , your technology needs to be ready to scale with projected growth – and the cloud can help alleviate this potential business challenge . With frequent audits and performance testing , cloud servers are prepared to meet the needs of evolving firms and deliver optimal performance at a businesscritical time . p
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