Computing as a Service – Thinking for the Future

CaaS (Computing as a Service) not only helps to tackle the problems of today, but it also prepares us for a virtualised future. 

Did you know that you’re contributing to global warming just by reading this article on your computer screen? The sad truth is that technology is causing a high level of damage to our environment. But there are few households in the western world that do not own at least one desktop computer. As for businesses, they can’t run without computers. Computing as a Service is a solution that not only offers great solutions to modern issues, but it can cater for the ever-changing demands of IT.

Computing as a Service Explained

CaaS is sometimes referred to as “cloud computing” or PaaS (Platform as a Service).  It simply means that you can get software applications or platforms via the internet.  This means that companies are not required to purchase the software themselves and install them on individual desktops. This is extremely convenient for any company, but due to the regular licensing fees, the savings are even more attractive. 

Computing as a Service can help to condense the use of resources by providing hardware, software and platforms as and when they are needed. 

Looking After the Planet

A medium sized server has the same annual carbon footprint as a sport utility vehicle that gets 15 miles to every gallon of petrol. According to Global Action Plan, a well known English environmental organisation, the Information and Computer Technology industry is about to surpass the aviation industry in annual carbon dioxide emissions.

With this in mind, it’s time to start thinking ahead for our future generations.  Computing as a Service can help to save money for your business, but more importantly, it can save the planet. It takes 240 kilos of fossil fuels, 22 kilos of chemicals and 1,500 kilos of water used to manufacture just one desktop computer.  Taking responsible action for the environment is something that is highly encouraged for a business and we need to think of other ways to reduce our carbon footprint. 

Computing as a Service – Condense Your Resources

A physical server is typically used only 5-15% of the time that it is powered on.  Don’t waste your company’s money on excessive energy bills. Computing as a Service can solve these problems for you.

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