Like in any other business, cost control in cloud computing is meant to optimize the cost of the cloud and use resources effectively. It is intended to get the most out of every corporate dollar. While many people may think that technology is the key driver of success in the cloud, in reality, everything boils down to controlling costs. As the complexity increases, many IT teams find their clouds growing less efficient and cost keep rising. The effectiveness of cost control requires analysis and management of the cloud cost and leveraging cloud cost management tools to identify the causes of inefficiencies. Most unplanned cloud costs emerge due to lack of visibility regarding consumption patterns, past trends, and nonstandard deployments originating from the unclear or complete absence of development processes. Furthermore, poor organization and lack of deployment and configuration tools automation are also to blame.

Many companies use a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) for a variety of reasons. The benefits of a VDI include cost savings, simplified management of IT resources, granular control over application use, and the flexibility to access corporate systems from any device. Virtual desktops are also an efficient and effective method of supporting a remote workforce.

Recent reports by climate scientists indicate that the effects of global warming are impacting many areas of the world at an alarming pace. Cloud providers like Amazon have been working toward a path of zero carbon emissions in an attempt to do their part to limit the use of fossil fuels. In fact, the company has a goal of using 100% renewable energy by 2025. 

Cloud computing offers substantial and varied benefits for any size business or organization. Moving an on-premises computing environment to the cloud can save a company money, expose it to cutting-edge technology, and enable it to compete successfully in today’s business world. A majority of companies engage public cloud vendors to address at least a portion of their computing needs.