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Many business owners are missing out on the benefits of cloud services because they have not realized the potential of this technology to change their businesses. Cloud services can change business costs and efficiency in a big way. They enable reduced costs on IT expenditure, flexibility in working hours and locations, and better collaboration. Small businesses are especially in a good position to leverage cloud services for a competitive edge. What are some of these services that can offer your business an edge?

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

IaaS enables a business to enjoy IT hardware resources without buying actual hardware. IaaS virtualizes resources like storage, networking, and servers accessible over the internet. You only need to invest in thin client devices, which allow the running of tasks on browsers.

IaaS cloud services can reduce a business's expenditure on hardware in a big way. You don't have to do periodic upgrades when you need more resources. You can also deploy resources on a utility basis where you pay for only what you need.

Platform as a Service (PaaS)

PaaS cloud solutions add a platform on top of hardware virtualization. PaaS cloud services are useful for businesses that want to develop in-house solutions. The cloud solutions provider takes care of the platform's maintenance and upgrades. In addition, PaaS works well for collaborative teams because team members can access their tasks from wherever they are.

Software as a Service (SaaS)

SaaS enables businesses to run web applications without installing them on local machines. These applications include expensive customer relationship management (CRM) systems and business analytics systems. These applications are also too complex for the average business owner to set up.

Cloud services offering SaaS solutions offer the packages on a subscription model, saving a business expensive upfront license costs. SaaS applications are made interoperable with other everyday applications like email to provide seamless input. These applications are accessible on a browser, which allows the business to use different devices regardless of the operating system.

Everything as a Service (XaaS)

The explosion of cloud services has led to the coining of the term XaaS because almost all IT resources have moved to the cloud. A business can access managed desktops, artificial intelligence, and unified communications in an XaaS package on top of conventional cloud solutions.

Are you looking to improve your business IT capabilities? Talk to a cloud services provider about cloud solutions fit for your business model.