Choose The Right Cloud Service For Your Business - Saas vs IaaS vs Paas

The future of business is computing based on the internet. Instead of running applications or programs from software downloaded on a physical computer or server, cloud computing accesses these same applications through the internet.

The cloud is everywhere and you probably use it every day without knowing it. Checking your bank balance online? You're in the cloud. Sending an email on your phone? You’re in the cloud again. Cloud is becoming the new normal and it's beneficial for your business to adapt to this technology to save you time and money. 

The Benefits of the Cloud

Flexibility - Cloud services allow you to easily scale down or up your computing resources. That means it's perfect for businesses with growing or fluctuating bandwidth demands. 

Affordable - Cloud services are more cost-effective as they eliminate the costs associated with hardware upgrades and maintenance etc

Secure - Cloud services use industry-leading security protocols keeping your business's information even more protected.

Now that you know the benefits of the cloud in general, you might be wondering which cloud service model should you choose?

Cloud Service Models - Saas vs IaaS vs PaaS

Cloud models come in three types: SaaS (Software as a Service), IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) and PaaS (Platform as a Service). Each of the cloud models has its own set of benefits that could serve a bunch of different businesses. The following is a brief description of the three types of cloud models and their benefits.

SaaS - Software as a Service

SaaS is a model where the vendor controls the entire computing stack that you then access using a web browser. This gives you quick access to cloud-based web applications. The applications run on the cloud and you can access them with paid subscriptions or limited access. The cloud creates even more ease as it does not require any installations and downloads in your existing computing infrastructure. Examples of SaaS include Google G Suite, Microsoft Office 365, Dropbox etc.

Pros of SaaS

Affordable - eliminates the costs involved in the purchase, installation, maintenance and upgrades of computing hardware.

Accessible - Allows you to access the services from anywhere on any device 

Ready to use - No long set up times all that is needed is to sign up. 

Who is SaaS good for?

SaaS is ideal for small-scale businesses that do not have the necessary budget and resources to deploy on-premise hardware. As well, companies that require frequent collaboration on their projects will find SaaS platforms useful.

IaaS - Infrastructure as a Service

IaaS is a virtual provision of computing resources over the cloud. Cloud provided in IaaS can give you a range of computing infrastructures such as storage, servers, networking hardware alongside maintenance and support. This allows businesses to opt for computing resources without having it be on their premises. Examples include Amazon Web services. Microsoft Azure and Google Compute Engine.

Pros of IaaS

Minimize Costs - Eliminates the need for on-premise hardware thus reducing costs

Enhanced Scalability - Most flexible clouding service allowing you to scale up or down as needed

Simple Deployment - Easy to deploy servers, processing, storage, and networking allowing you to be up and running in no time. 

Who is IaaS good for?

IaaS is the most flexible model for cloud services giving you control over hardware infrastructure allowing you to customize according to your needs. Whether you are running a startup or a large enterprise, IaaS gives access to computing resources without the need to invest in them separately. 

PaaS - Platform as a Service

PaaS is a cloud base where you can develop, test and organize the different applications for your business. By using PaaS you can simplify the process of enterprise software development. This form of the cloud allows the resources offered to be managed by the company or platform provider. Examples of this type of cloud: Google App Engine and AWS Elastic Beanstalk.

Pros of PaaS

Minimal development time - the vendor provides all the computing resources needed thus simplifying the process

Multiple Programming Language Support - Supports multiple programming languages 

Enhanced Collaboration - Makes it easier to collaborate with teams especially if they are all in different locations.

Who is PaaS good for?

PaaS is a great option if your project involves multiple vendors and developers. It's very easy to create custom applications since all the essential computing and networking resources are leased. PaaS simplifies the app development process that minimizes your organizational costs.

Overview

After reading this article you should have a basic understanding of the benefits of the cloud and how each type can help your business. To summarize, IaaS is perfect if you need a complete virtual computing platform. SaaS is better suited if you just need cloud-based software like emails, social media and productivity tools. And finally, PaaS is great if you want to develop and test your software applications.

Get in touch with our experts today to know more about our cloud services and how they can specifically help your business. 

Self-Confidence, the shortcut to Your Dream Life

Everything that you have in your life is the result of your beliefs, in yourself and in what is possible.

Learning to believe in yourself will open up countless possibilities in your life. Although this is not an easy task, since we’ve been conditioned from our childhood to doubt ourselves, we must learn to get rid of our fears and self-doubt to rebuild our self-esteem and self-confidence.

These are four important steps to learn how to achieve it. If you practice them consistently and relentlessly, you’ll be amazed at the results.

1.      Believe. Everything you want is possible.

It is your choice whether or not to believe that what you want is possible.

We used to believe that humans responded to information coming into the brain from the outside, but now we know that instead, we tend to respond to what the brain expects to happen next, based on previous experiences.

Our brain is a complex and powerful instrument. Whatever you expect, it will work to obtain it. It can deliver everything you believe in through the power of expectation; that’s why it is very important to always hold a positive expectation instead of rehearsing for the things we don’t want to happen.

2.      Visualize. See what you want, get what you see

When you add a visualization practice to your daily routine, you’ll naturally become more inspired to work on your goals. You’ll surprise yourself by spontaneously doing things that move you closer to your ideal life. You’ll take on more responsibilities, ask more directly, and taking risks; thus experiencing bigger pay-offs.

One of the most common and effective ways to work with visualization is with an inspirational Vision Board –a graphic representation of what you want in life. When you look at it every day, you start to shift your focus towards your dreams.

3.      Act as if. Who do you want to be?

The best way to establish a successful mindset is to act as if you’ve already become the kind of person you want to be.

Imagine you’ve already achieved your dream.
What kind of person would you be? What kind of people would surround you? How would you dress? How would you act, and treat others? What kind of growth and contribution would you be experiencing consistently?

Whatever actions you’d identify with, don’t wait; start taking them now.
By acting this way, you’ll become the kind of person who is capable of creating the successful life that you want, and it will trigger your subconscious mind to find creative ways to achieve the required goals.

4.      Take action, move towards your goals!

Believe it or not, this is where most people get stuck. They all get the principles, they set their goals, say their affirmations, and do their visualizations; but they never get results because they fail to take action on them.

The final and most important step of all is to take action. It’s ok to feel the fear and do it anyway, because that’s where the life of our dreams lay, right across the walls of fear.

So, be strong, take action, climb up that wall, and run towards your dreams!  

One of the core values we have as a company is to inspire and empower people in all aspects of their lives. Additionally, if you want to read about our Custom Software Solutions and Consulting Services, please visit www.isucorp.ca

Master Your Psychology and Stop Living in Fear

Fear can be useful and it has its place in our healthy behavior; but if you let it, it can keep us locked up inside what is comfortable or predictable –which is where most of us are living these days.

Living in the seemingly ‘safe’ state which fear always tends to take us to, makes us feel unfulfilled with the status quo in the end, yet afraid of going after anything different, which most of the time would be something better.

If you want to stop living in fear, you must understand how it works so you can actively fight against it.
Fear is a normal emotion that warns us against potential threats to our safety, but nowadays, in our mostly cosmetic and safeguarded society, it may have become a chronic or hypersensitive response.

You can blame it on the media, a specific situation, caffeine excess; yet blaming has never helped anyone solve their problems.

It is time to OWN YOUR EMOTIONS and transform your life.

Where’s this fear coming from?

When we’re living in a constant state of fear, our anxieties are running the show; we’re constantly worrying without much mindfulness as to what’s causing it. You have to identify what is causing our distress.

Try brainstorming a list of all your tangible concerns (your kids could get hurt, fear of death, etc.) and another of those not that tangible (economic collapse, etc.) and then write a few actions you can take to prevent them from happening. That will give you a sense of control to start with.

Realize that life happens FOR you, not to you.

Understanding and accepting this notion is the first step to fulfillment, and it will put an end to the blaming game and let you start taking charge of your destiny.
Then, endless possibilities will open up to you.

Enough with the excuses

Same as blame, excuses are a lame defense mechanism we use to avoid taking responsibility from our problems and our life in general, and they tend to push our hopes, desires and dreams aside. Excuses are comforting when we’re living in fear, they are safe; but they also bring you back to that starting point where everything is old, done, achieved. There are no challenges there, no growth.
Next time some excuse comes floating into your mind, ask yourself: are you where you want to be in life? Or are you falling back on fear and choosing comfort instead of facing your challenges?

Focus on Growth

We tend to give up because we don’t believe we can achieve our goals, that they’re beyond our capabilities. You must know that your abilities are not fixed, they’re flexible, and just as with muscles, they grow stronger with practice and repetition, and by taking more than they can handle at the time.
It’s like the Crocodile Dundee actor said once: “the secret of my success is that I bite more than I can chew, and then chew as fast as I can”.
Find new ways to adapt, and work hard to overcome whatever life puts in your way.

Everything is a learning experience

Everybody come across difficulties from time to time. The most painful experiences are those which help us redefine what you want and don’t want in life.
Failure, disappointment, roadblocks; they can all be used as a reflecting tool to learn more about yourself and what you want out of your life.

Next time you’re facing a painful experience and you’re ready to give up, take a moment and decide that your dreams are more important than your fear.

Make that decision today and master your fears, start living as the most joyful, successful version of yourself.

Stay strong!

One of the core values we have as a company is to inspire and empower people in all aspects of their lives. Additionally, if you want to read about our Custom Software Solutions and Consulting Services, please visit www.isucorp.ca