Leveraging Cloud Computing to Overcome Challenges Posed by COVID-19

By Cloud Computing Outlook | Sunday, October 04, 2020

Supply chain stores are running out of stock for many essential products, and there is widespread panic globally. During these challenging times, one technology that should not be overlooked is cloud computing

FREMONT, CA: The recent outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way people live their lives and interact with one another. Its impact has even penetrated the way businesses are being conducted across all sectors. With quarantine being imposed across many regions in the world, corporate offices are shutting down and offering their employees the option to work from home. Supply chain stores are running out of stock for many essential products, and there is widespread panic globally. During these challenging times, one technology that should not be overlooked is cloud computing.

For many years, the cloud has provided businesses with the resources necessary to remotely process large amounts of data, build and run mission-critical applications and services, and collaborate with partners across the globe. While confronting the realities of coronavirus and its business impact, companies can turn to cloud computing to mitigate the effects that the pandemic will undoubtedly bring. Here are a few ways in which companies can use cloud computing to shield themselves from the damage coronavirus will cause.

Remote Work

Employee safety has gone on to become one of the major concerns for organizations amidst the coronavirus pandemic. This requires employees to maintain a safe distance from one another. Workplaces can often get congested and are not the most hygienic environments during these times. There is a high risk of coming in contact with a person who may be carrying the virus. One way to tackle this is by allowing employees to work from their homes. Cloud-based solutions make it possible for employees to access files wherever they are and eliminate the need for an office. A device with internet connectivity and any required software can make it possible for employees to work from home, all thanks to cloud computing technology.

Offloading Resource Management

While working from home, employees will be unable to access the company servers, unless the company permits them to do so. In some cases, corporate applications and services are only available on company servers, and the employees will need to access these to work efficiently. Once again, cloud solutions offer the answer to this problem. Cloud-based solutions are capable of hosting mission-critical apps without putting a strain on local resources, which also relieves the stress of storage space on user devices. This is also useful for voice and video communications, which are critical tools for maintaining contact outside of the office, but also tools that can put an enormous strain on resources.