Clouds are the perfect solution because they allow businesses to scale their storage space up—or down—quickly, based on current demand. They’re As Fast As Your CompanyA new on-site data center can take a year to build. But, reducing reliance on expensive and slow-to-build on-site data centers is a major cost cutter in the long term. Indeed, one study showed a retail/ecommerce company could save 37% over a three-year period compared to a self-managed, on-site data center. It is no longer a question: Tech must be seen as a strategic part of a company’s overall growth strategy, and cloud storage solutions must be included in the discussion.

Source: Forbes March 16, 2017 15:45 UTC