Replacing physical infrastructures with digital technology that enhances the scalability, agility and security of operations is what business leaders have begun to do in recent years.
Given the need to optimize and make operations profitable, cloud platforms have become a key piece of the business environment. A technology that drives innovation and allows business flexibility in multiple areas.
Storage as a Service (STaaS): The Next Frontier In OPEX Spend Agility
In fact, according to the IDC, the three most attractive benefits of cloud technology are:
- Greater storage and security.The cloud allows data storage capacity to be quickly scaled to meet peak demand, without the need to implement more technologies or spend large amounts of money. In addition, it enhances information protection and facilitates automatic data recovery in the event of incidents.
- Costs reduction.Businesses eliminate upfront infrastructure-related expenses and reduce operational costs associated with hardware maintenance and management. Even more, they have access to the possibility of converting infrastructure values into a monthly, predictable expense that adjusts to their operational needs over time.
- Remote access.With systems and data hosted in the cloud, work teams can access them anytime, anywhere to achieve new levels of accessibility and productivity.
Due to these and other advantages, according to IDC estimates for this year, 30.4% of Latin American companies will invest in the public cloud, 25.2% in the hybrid cloud and 11.7% in the private cloud.
Cloud as a managed storage service or STaaS
The use of cloud as a storage service (STaaS) refers to the access of business data through online services and without requiring physical infrastructure.
The use of cloud as a storage service (STaaS) refers to the access of business data through online services and without requiring physical infrastructure.
This allows the reduction of operating expenses (OPEX) by paying only for the storage capacity requested by the organization at any given time.
That is, with a STaaS service you can scale storage needs up or down according to the needs of the organization, paying only for the required capacity and having the resources and data available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. week.
Among the greatest benefits of hiring a STaaS service are:
- Delegate the management of cloud storage infrastructure to a providerthat guarantees its performance, maintenance and security.
- Quickly and simply implement operational tools for the business,such as collaborative solutions, emails and business applications.
- Keep IT infrastructure up to dateso that systems are up to date with the latest technologies and protection measures.
- Access advanced security implemented by STaaS providersas an added value to the service. This may include data encryption, two-factor authentication, and access controls, among others.
- Provide automated backup and data recovery servicesto ensure business continuity in the event of incidents.
- Facilitate remote and collaborative workby allowing data access from anywhere through an internet connection.
- Reduce operating expenses (OPEX)by only paying for the storage you need when you need it.
- Reduce IT staff workloadsto allow them to focus on other key activities.
- Optimize time to activate new capabilitiesand reduce technology acquisition cycles.
More reasons to hire a STaaS service
“By 2025, 60% of companies will fund technology projects and lines of business through operating budgets, matching the way providers deliver their services with a focus on outcomes determined by SLAs and KPIs.” (IDC Estimates).
80% of companies will focus on reviewing infrastructure costs and reducing the complexity of operations in 2024. (IDC report “Future of Digital Infrastructure: Ever Faster Delivery of Reliable Digital Services and Experiences”)
By 2026, 75% of organizations will adopt a cloud-based digital transformation model as a critical underlying platform. (Gartner)
How to implement a STaaS service?
Implementing a Storage as a Service (STaaS) service requires careful planning that involves an assessment of business needs, vendor research, and defining a customized migration path.
We make our managed IT services available to companies, which include cloud storage services (STaaS) to access business data in an organized, accurate and secure manner.
StaaS service it is possible to unify all data in a virtual infrastructure, back it up with backup copies and pay only for the storage capacity used.
In addition to having a team of professionals who manage loads, update systems and applications, monitor security and analyze usage patterns to optimize costs and efficiency.
If you need more information about this technology, you can consult