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Cloud computing has taken a long shot in the IT industry by offering best-of-breed cloud applications. The indispensable characteristics to which it is mingled accord businesses of all silhouettes to utilize and flourish as never before. In a point of view, cloud based applications slashes down the operational costs and boosts IT resources to focus more on strategic development rather than investing their efforts on management and maintenance activities.
Impressed with the latest in technology, are you ready to shake hand with a cloud based application provider? Convenience and affordability provided on the fly applications is exemplary, though, one can only tap in the full potential of applications, if partnered with a decent cloud application service provider.
Here are a few of the outlined features that one should look for in a SaaS provider:
–Room for Unswerving Integration: Cloud applications should be designed and developed in a way that it reduces extra expenses, demand less efforts/time, and mitigates the peril of integrating them with traditional on-premise applications. It is important that the cloud service provider develops integration architecture, distinct integrating tools for customers and partners; and assist them with the integration process. Additionally, it should allow users to implement the integration without having the intricacy of managing the infrastructure. Undeniably, leveraging an integration based cloud platform can manifestly reduce time, efforts, and risks of wrong integration.
–Configurable Cloud Applications: Cloud offered applications should be configurable so that your IT resources can be exempted from intricacies of customization, and businesses can configure applications that deem fit for their operations. Often it is believed that a unified SaaS solution deems fit for all the business domains, but the reality is something different. Every business has its specific requirements, and configurable software is a solution to this. In addition to this, the cloud application should be included with a catalog of choices, so that it can render to the specific needs of diverse businesses.
–Cutting-edge Data Center and Stringent Security: It is equitably mandatory that the cloud application service provider offers top-notch security and data privacy. The cloud infrastructure should be fully protected against vulnerabilities, and plans and policies should encompass network, physical, data security, including back-up and disaster recovery planning. Also, look if the service provider is compliant with auditing policies and security based laws.
–Scalable Infrastructure: The cloud application provider should have a robust infrastructure to fulfill the needs of expanding business. Right from the operating system, network uptime, storage capacity, databases that are required to run cloud applications should be fully redundant and offer high performance.
Moreover, a provider should maintain a multi-tenant infrastructure in a way to reduce carbon emissions, paper waste, and power consumption. A multi-tenant architecture leverages both the users and providers.
Taiba Fatima is a Delhi, India based content writer with a knack for technical writing. Her alacrity to explore new horizons and learn technological advancements add piquancy to her writing profession. Apart from technology, she is a passionate blogger and loves to write about other verticals including: BPO sector, Travel, Art & Culture.
