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The Main Benefits of Using a Private Cloud

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Lele Matthews

Tuesday, 27 August 2024

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Many organizations have become reliant on cloud computing due to its cost efficiency and accessibility to computing resources. However, complications with data security often arise. One way to gain control and maintain accessibility is to use a private cloud. This article explores why a business might choose a private cloud over more affordable public cloud platforms.

What Is a Private Cloud?

A private cloud is a cloud platform exclusively accessible to a single organization. Unlike public cloud platforms, which share computing resources among multiple users, a private cloud is a standalone solution dedicated solely to your organization.

Private clouds can be hosted onsite by the organization, by a private cloud vendor, or offsite in a colocation center. They offer similar benefits to public cloud offerings but with increased costs and added advantages.

Benefits of Private Cloud Solutions

Enhanced Security and Privacy

The primary advantage of a private cloud is enhanced security. Private clouds are dedicated to a single organization, providing superior security to public clouds. This is crucial for businesses handling sensitive data or those subject to strict regulatory requirements.

Comprehensive Control

Private clouds give businesses greater control over their computing environment. Organizations can customize hardware, storage, and network configurations to meet specific needs and performance requirements. Managed by in-house IT experts or outsourced support teams, businesses can adjust options to enhance performance and security. This control also helps in complying with data protection and privacy regulations.

Improved Customization and Performance

Private clouds can be tailored to the specific needs of the business, including custom software, applications, and services. With dedicated resources, private clouds offer better performance and reliability. There is no competition for resources with other users, which remains a significant issue with public cloud environments.

If you want to learn more about using the private cloud to gain the benefits of cloud computing with the security and privacy of onsite computing, contact the IT professionals at Network Synergy today at (203) 261-2201.

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Lele Matthews

As a teenager, Lele Matthews migrated with her family to the United States from Vietnam, fleeing the aftermath of communism and in search of the American dream. While attending public high school in Bridgeport, still learning American customs and the English language, she took time to aid her city and school system by volunteering as an intern at the Bridgeport Curriculum Center under her mentor, the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning. Here, she assisted the staff, administration, and teachers in improving their technology skills while simultaneously developing a passion for business, technology, and its role in improving the function of people's lives.

This passion turned into a career as a technical visionary and leader. Lele has worked with companies from multiple industries in both the public and private sectors, as well as organizations in education, municipal, and healthcare. She began her technology career as an IT consultant and has held multiple roles, progressing from IT help desk to help desk manager, project manager, and project technical lead. Her career has culminated in her current role as Director, Cloud.

In addition to her job experience, she is multi-lingual, speaking 3 different languages (Chinese, Vietnamese, and English). She has passed numerous industry exams and has multiple certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix, VMWare, etc.

Outside of her technology career, Lele has been involved in multiple real estate and commercial property businesses and investments.

At home, Lele has a loving husband and 3 kids. Her family is extremely involved in the local community. She is a devoted mom who proudly volunteers and watches her children as they are extremely involved in the Soccer, Robotics, gymnastics, and martial arts communities.

Lele Matthews is passionate about finding ways to leverage her experience to make the technological world a better place for her clients.

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