What is IaaS?

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a method of delivering computing, storage, networking and other capabilities via the Internet. IaaS enables companies to utilize web-based systems, applications and storage without having to purchase, manage and support the underlying cloud infrastructure. The most popular examples of IaaS platforms include Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft^® Azure^®.

Infrastructure as a Service is one of three main categories of cloud computing, along with Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS). IaaS is the fastest-growing cloud segment according to a recent Gartner report. The growth of IaaS is largely due to enterprises steadily moving from data centers to the cloud.

Why Use IaaS?

Cost Savings

Organizations using IaaS can dramatically reduce their infrastructure costs, as they no longer need to purchase hardware for their data centers, maintain and replace equipment, or ensure 24x7x365 uptime.

Around-the-Clock Availability

IaaS enables companies to access their applications and data as long as an Internet connection is available. Companies increasingly rely on IaaS to empower their mobile workforce, and to provide the foundation for their business continuity and disaster-recovery plans.

Time to Market

With its on-demand availability and robust agility, IaaS lets companies more rapidly develop and deploy new products and services, decreasing their time to market.

On-Demand Scalability

Enterprises can quickly scale their capacity up and down depending on their business needs, changing opportunities in the marketplace, or consumer demand.

Contact Select Tel today to review several IaaS options