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The benefits of moving to the cloud

total cost of ownership and save valuable time and resources to focus on growing their businesses. Subscription-based cloud security also provides the added benefit of a simplified product offering and pricing, enabling businesses to choose a solution that best matches their needs. Despite the clear benefits of moving to the cloud, many businesses are still unsure about whether their data is secure. Van Vlaanderen notes though, that by using the cloud, organisations can mitigate the risks associated with server theft, fire, or natural disasters. In the event of a worst-case scenario, cloud-based businesses can resume their op erations relatively quickly as their data can be accessed from any location with an internet connection. Breaches and cybercrime are recognised as an ever-present reality. However, with an ESET cloud based solution, businesses of any size can benefit from continuous vulnerability management that includes firmware, operating system, and application patching, as well as endpoint protection, working proactively to prevent malicious attacks before they can cause damage.

Cloud provides businesses with unparalleled safety, ex pansive storage capabilities, and other benefits, accord ing to Carey van Vlaanderen, Chief Executive Officer at ESET Southern Africa. However, she says, a number of South African businesses have delayed the move from on-premises to cloud – often for all the wrong reasons. “The prospect of migrating business-related data to the cloud can, understandably, feel overwhelming for IT decision-makers. Cost and security concerns, as well as worries about the time required to migrate to the cloud, are often cited as reasons for delaying the move,” says van Vlaanderen. She notes though, that one of the biggest myths about moving to the cloud is that it is only suitable for large en terprises. The truth is that one of the biggest advantages of cloud is that it offers flexible scalability. Unlike tradi tional on-premises solutions, cloud resources can easily be scaled up or down depending on an organisation’s requirements. This means that businesses can quickly adapt to changes in demand without having to invest in expensive new hardware or software. This flexibility is es pecially beneficial for startups, SMEs, and any business looking to manage budgets more effectively. By moving to the cloud, organisations can lower the

Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO at ESET Southern Africa.

For more information contact ESET Southern Africa. Visit: www.eset.com/za

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