Keeping ahead of the curve

Back to overview 02.04.2021

The disruption every business experienced in 2020 has pushed forward cloud adoption in the UK. Comms Business looks at the lay of the land, and the opportunities that remain.

The cloud has long offered partners new revenue opportunities and the ability to solve problems for their customers. The UK has been ahead of the curve in terms of cloud adoption for several years, but the pandemic has moved the needle even further. In fact, some say cloud adoption has been vital in allowing many businesses to weather the difficult trading environment created by the pandemic. Justin Hamilton Martin, sales director UK, Enreach for Service Providers, explained, “2020 meant that most businesses had to rapidly bring together different teams in a new remote way and with this trend likely to remain pervasive beyond the pandemic, cloud is now the only way to go. Many businesses would not have survived last year without cloud technology. After all, even if they don’t call it the cloud, employees use cloud-based services every day, both at work and in their personal lives.”

Moving forward

There are other areas to consider, from flexibility and reliability through to security. Hamilton-Martin, from Enreach for Service Providers, explained, “A rapid evolution we are seeing is towards cloud-native powered applications, and cloud orchestration technology helps pave the way towards microservices, which is basically a toolset used to create more flexibility and reliable hosting of applications. By breaking out applications into microservices it makes it possible to have an application running on multiple cloud platforms. This combined with more ubiquitous use of authentication and encryption is simultaneously helping to improve security.”

Source: Comms Business – Cloud market report

+ How has the pandemic influenced cloud adoption in the UK?

The pandemic has accelerated cloud adoption in the UK, as businesses needed to adapt quickly to remote work. Many organizations found that cloud technology was essential for maintaining operations and collaboration during challenging times.

+ What are the key benefits of cloud technology for businesses?

Cloud technology offers numerous benefits, including increased flexibility, enhanced reliability, and improved security. It allows businesses to scale their operations, access resources remotely, and utilize cloud-based services that employees are already familiar with.

+ What are cloud-native applications and why are they important?

Cloud-native applications are designed specifically to leverage cloud computing environments. They provide greater flexibility and reliability by utilizing microservices, which allow applications to run across multiple cloud platforms, enhancing performance and scalability.

+ How does cloud orchestration technology contribute to business operations?

Cloud orchestration technology streamlines the management of cloud resources and services, enabling businesses to automate processes and improve efficiency. It facilitates the deployment and scaling of applications, making it easier to adapt to changing demands.

+ What role does security play in cloud adoption?

Security is a critical consideration in cloud adoption. The use of advanced authentication and encryption methods helps protect sensitive data and ensures that cloud-based services are secure, which is increasingly important as businesses rely more on digital solutions.

+ What future trends should businesses expect in cloud technology?

Businesses can expect continued growth in cloud adoption, with a focus on cloud-native applications, microservices, and enhanced security measures. The trend towards remote work and digital transformation will likely drive further innovation and investment in cloud technologies.

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