January 17, 2023
With everything migrating to the cloud, the world can expect a huge number of companies to move their services online and adopt cloud networking. A Gartner study predicts that worldwide public cloud end-user spending will reach nearly $600 billion in 2023. That’s because cloud network technology is not only highly scalable but also very flexible and adaptive to business needs.
Several companies currently leverage cloud services to foster innovation. From artificial intelligence (AI) to machine learning, today multiple aspects of technology are being driven by cloud networking.
Don’t confuse cloud computing with cloud networking, though. These two concepts are related yet distinct. Cloud computing focuses on how applications run, while cloud networking concentrates on the connectivity and overall management of a cloud application. Although nearly all SaaS (Software as a Service) companies use cloud computing, the potential of cloud networking has yet to be fully realized. That said, this situation is changing as companies become aware of how cloud networking helps accelerate business growth.
Over the coming years, these trends will dominate cloud networking—especially in SAP.
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Sustainability is currently a key concern for many businesses. As more organizations adopt cloud network technology, the advantages of this strategy are increasingly clear. Benefits range from cost savings and unlimited storage to greater flexibility and better security. But what does this mean in terms of sustainability and the environment?
A U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory report estimated that data centers are responsible for around 1.8% of total energy consumed annually. Thankfully, the efficiencies realized by cloud network technology—including effective and intelligent infrastructure—can make a substantial and positive impact.
According to a study by the Microsoft Corporation, in partnership with WSP USA, cloud services are between 79% and 93% more energy efficient than on-premise data storage. Moreover, public cloud migrations can cut CO2 emissions by as much as 59 million tons every year as well as saving billions of dollars.
A study undertaken by Plain Concepts suggests that cloud network technology assists large companies in reducing their CO2 footprint by 30%, while smaller companies can cut theirs by 90%. And when factoring in renewables, carbon emissions are 92%–98% lower.
Cloud networking is proving to be one of the most sustainable and efficient ICT solutions available. This is also true for SAP cloud networking platforms that help launch businesses using SAP on the cloud.
Already, several SAP companies are raising their sustainability profile by investing in cloud network technology. Over time, this technology is expected to reduce the energy consumption and emissions produced by regular and local servers.
Nowadays, companies have the option to choose between different environments as they migrate to the cloud. The terms “multi-cloud” and “hybrid cloud” both refer to cloud systems that integrate more than one cloud. And while often used interchangeably, these terms describe distinct solutions.
For instance, multi-cloud systems allow access to two or more public cloud platforms at the same time. By contrast, a hybrid cloud strategy utilizes public and private clouds together with an on-premise setup to create a single optimized infrastructure.
The flexibility and choice inherent in these different solutions allows businesses to optimize their cloud networking strategies. This is where it’s vitally important to have a partner like Approyo to provide a seamless transition to the multi-cloud system.
In the near future, AI adoption will become the norm. Indeed, this must-have tool is improving cloud network technology. For instance, cost reductions, higher productivity, optimized workflows, smart automation, deeper insights and analytics, enhanced security, reliability, and superior data management.
At the same time, cloud networking is driving efficiency and enabling faster innovation and scalability. Merging cloud technology with AI will soon become essential to create a seamless environment for optimized data storage and management.
A study by McKinsey & Company showed that 64% of high-performing companies have realized substantial benefits since incorporating AI workloads on their cloud networks.
A serverless cloud lets developers run and build code without having to manage their services. Contrary to their name, serverless clouds do, in fact, have servers. The word “serverless” is used to describe the developer’s experience in that they don’t have to manage or even interact with the server.
The most significant advantage of serverless clouds is that businesses don’t have to pay for idle capacity—a feature that makes them extremely cost-effective. Moreover, serverless clouds are well suited to hosting business operations because, in addition to cutting back on expenses, they offer a superior level of security. Microsoft Azure is one of the most popular and high-profile examples of a serverless cloud.
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A virtual cloud desktop—also known as “desktop-as-a-service”—can send a full operating system, along with software programs, from a cloud service to a device. With virtual machines, users can manage and use a virtual desktop anywhere. This exciting development scores top marks for efficiency, as the system and software can be accessed anywhere via a laptop, tablet, or mobile device.
Cloud network technology is also able to incorporate virtual desktop solutions to improve remote access. As a result, anyone from nearly anywhere in the world can connect to the operating system. Moreover, being able to access multiple devices at once through a virtual cloud desktop makes it a flexible and very valuable solution.
A virtual cloud desktop simplifies operations for staff and reduces the need to invest in costly ICT infrastructure. In addition, this service maximizes the use of existing investments and staff expertise through hybrid deployments and collaboration.
Around the world, companies are making cloud network technology a priority and accelerating their efforts to switch data to the cloud. This is especially true for businesses that are using SAP.
Cloud networking is positively affecting SAP systems by transferring all the typical offline operations to the cloud. Companies such as Approyo leverage this technology to ensure that a business—along with its data—completes a safe transition. Moreover, Approyo offers powerful and innovative solutions that aren’t readily available in regular SAP systems.
Thanks to the amazing benefits it brings, cloud network technology is closely linked with the future of SAP. For companies looking to transition their business to the cloud and take advantage of the latest technology, Approyo can show them how. Contact us today.
