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WHAT IS A
DATA CENTRE?
The cloud is essentially the next phase in the
Internet evolution. Cloud computing is the process
of storing and accessing data, applications and
communications over the internet rather than
traditional physical hardware. This allows for
unlimited access to your data so long as you are
connected to the internet, regardless of your
location.
Benefits of switching to the Cloud:
•
Flexible resources – scale your requirements
quickly and easily to meet demand
•
Cost effective – only pay for what you use,
minimising resource excess
•
Safe and secure – assurance that your data is
securely available to you at all times
A Data Centre is a facility dedicated to providing
space for companies to store and operate various
Information Technology infrastructure.
This can include, but is not limited to, cloud
computing services, records management, back
up services and disaster recovery. Data centres use
a cloud foundation to virtually connect companies
to the data that supports their business, removing
physical or geographical barriers.
By outsourcing requirements to data centre
providers, companies can reduce associated costs
through pay per usage models and adjustable
service offerings. External data centres assist in
eliminating unnecessary physical infrastructure that
may be taking up valuable real estate and reducing
the cost of maintaining core IT infrastructure on
your site.
WHAT IS
THE CLOUD?
The Geraldton Data Centre has worked closely with Geraldton Toyota to migrate
their existing proprietary services into a cloud platform, compliant with Toyota Australia.
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