 What can cloud computing do for your business?With cloud computing, organizations like yours need to understand where and how technology services can benefit from cloud solutions. You can combine cloud computing with your traditional IT Infrastructure to create an IT model that is best for you. You can deliver IT services from a public cloud, private cloud or a flexible hybrid delivery model as you become an Instant-On Enterprise. The choice to implement a cloud computing solution is different for every organization. We recommend you carefully consider these factors: - Security measures whether your corporate and customer data are secure in the cloud.
- Open infrastructure provides a choice in cloud delivery models without adding complexity.
- Automation improves the speed and efficiency of your cloud services.
- Resilient technologies meet defined service levels for cloud availability, quality and performance.
- Seamless integration combines public and private clouds with traditional delivery to create a unified IT service portfolio.
- Cost considerations must be met in order to provide the best return on investment.
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Start creating your cloudSteps to implementing a cloud computing solution are different for every organization. Carefully consider these factors when making the switch to cloud based solutions - Security measures whether your corporate and customer data are secure in the cloud.
- Open infrastructure provides a choice in cloud computing delivery models without adding complexity.
- Automation improves the speed and efficiency of your cloud computing services.
- Resilient technologies meet defined service levels for cloud availability, quality and performance.
- Seamless integration combines public and private clouds with traditional delivery to create a unified IT service portfolio.
- Cost considerations must be met in order to provide the best return on investment.
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 BUILD on-premises cloud servicesTo maximize the benefits of cloud computing, you can build a private cloud, public cloud or leverage your current IT environment to build a hybrid cloud. Building a private cloud isn’t as difficult as it sounds and often you don’t have to eliminate your entire IT environment. You can extend and protect your current IT investments by transforming your IT infrastructure into a fully automated cloud environment. Some companies may choose to deploy a cloud computing solution through a service provider. This is known as a public cloud. A public cloud allows companies to avoid purchasing and managing certain hardware and software while still delivering their IT services. For other companies, the most effective way to deliver IT services is to leverage existing IT infrastructure alongside public and private cloud resources to build a hybrid cloud. By building a hybrid cloud you can enjoy the benefits of a public cloud while maintaining control and security. Regardless of the cloud computing model your company chooses to build, your cloud services should be secure, open, automated, resilient and seamless. HP offers a range of cloud solutions and services for you to deliver services faster without the heavy lifting. |
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CONSUME off-premises services securelyOnce you have transformed your IT environment and built the best cloud computing model for your business, HP can help you get the most out of your cloud computing investment. For example, HP Enterprise Cloud Services - Compute provides bundles of servers, storage, network and security as a service. HP can also provide your company with cloud applications, from Microsoft Dynamics CRM to industry-specific solutions and workplace services. HP Enterprise Cloud Services provide industry leading security and control, with a rapidly scalable capacity when your business calls for it. This allows you to pay only for what you use, matching cost to actual need. |
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MANAGE and SECURE across legacy applications and cloud assetsAs your cloud computing solution evolves, it is critical to effectively manage and secure your entire cloud portfolio. A single, unified management approach across your cloud computing portfolio and the rest of your IT environment is most the effective means to control your entire IT environment. HP cloud management solutions turn the traditional IT service into a cloud service. This lets users customers select and order services to be automatically deployed as needed. HP cloud management solutions also provide integrated control of all your services—private cloud, public cloud and traditional IT—across the service lifecycle. Cloud management solutions test applications for cloud readiness, monitor applications and their underlying infrastructure to ensure service health, and make sure your IT environment is protected against cyber attacks. |
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TRANSFORM legacy infrastructure and applicationsRegardless of where you are in your cloud journey, you can maximize your investment with consulting services that help you plan, design and implement cloud computing solutions. HP Cloud Consulting services help you identify clear steps toward transforming the way your organization thinks and works, highlighting key success factors like cloud security needs. We identify short and long-term opportunities and establish a roadmap that begins with the first steps and leads wherever you need to go. |
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