Skip to content
A company starts a project that requires significant computing power. Often, the investment in infrastructure pays off. However, the volume of resources required and the subsequent idle time of the equipment become obstacles. What to do at this point? The solution lies in cloud computing . Known for offering storage, the cloud also enables the use of super-powerful virtual machines.
The Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) concept allows users to contract super powerful virtual machines for specific projects. They can "rent" the equipment for a set period or pay only for the time they use it. The idea is to offer storage and computing power to the client via the internet. In this way, the cost of acquiring the equipment and creating all the necessary infrastructure for its operation is eliminated.
Learn more in this article:
Giants compete in the Cloud Computing market
Five giants in the Information Technology sector offer infrastructure as a service – Oracle, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and IBM. Each has different prices and contracting conditions. The choice of which one to use will basically depend on the company's profile and its needs for project development. Learn about the characteristics of these five options now.
Oracle Cloud
Oracle has a global network of data centers configured to run its cloud offerings. The company uses a service called Oracle Cloud to provide applications, server access, storage, and cloud processing to businesses.
Although not the first to enter the market, Oracle has been in the cloud market long enough to have a comprehensive view of its global presence and service portfolio. With high-speed backbones connecting its cloud data centers, its latest design is built around high-speed 25-gigabit Ethernet links.
Azure (Microsoft)
The service provides users with Windows Server servers and Linux virtual machines. Configuration is tailored to the client's needs. Payment is based on service usage and costs US$0.02 per hour. The machines have 19 gigabytes of internal memory. Microsoft maintains data centers in Europe, Asia, and the United States.
AWS (Amazon)
Working with the concepts of hybrid, private, and public cloud, AWS specializes in infrastructure as a service and seeks to give customers greater computing power. There are several subscription options. Users can pay per hour of use, subscribe to fixed plans, or opt for a simple package (with some free applications).
Google Cloud
The service operates in the public cloud and also offers infrastructure packages. There are several virtual machine configurations, and the client can choose the one that best suits their project needs. The main advantage for the user is leveraging Google's vast fiber optic network spread across five continents. The service costs US$0.06 per hour, and the client only pays for the time they use the equipment.
Softlayer (IBM)
The solution presented by IBM gives the client the ability to easily scale the necessary computing resources. Softlayer guarantees the ability to have machines up and running in just five minutes. The usage price is US$0.04 per hour.
The option of contracting virtual machines with high computing power meets the needs of companies that require greater data processing capacity on a case-by-case basis. In this sense, cloud computing allows for scalability without the need for heavy investments in hardware and infrastructure.
Want to learn more about cloud computing and supercomputers? Do you have any questions about the topic? Contact us ; taking businesses to the cloud is our expertise.
