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Cloud Services and Cloud Computing: Cloud software offers you the following advantages

Cloud services (also known as cloud computing) have become an integral part of everyday life and modernize the IT infrastructure. Cloud computing starts as soon as you want to watch movies online or send an email via an online service. A cloud for data transfer also gives you the option of storing data online and using it at any time, regardless of the device or location. Such cloud tools are usually freely scalable, which means that the size of the data storage can be adapted and expanded at any time. No additional hardware is required compared to traditional storage in the home network.

Public Cloud

A so-called public cloud belongs to an external cloud provider and is operated by him. Computing resources such as servers and storage are provided via the internet. All hardware, software and other supporting infrastructure components are managed and owned by the cloud provider. Users log in via a web browser to manage their account and access all services. Own investments and software are not required for the public cloud.

Private Cloud

With a private cloud, the cloud computing resources are used exclusively by a single company. Therefore, this cloud variant promises a high degree of control and security. Private clouds can be physically located in the company's local data center. The services and infrastructure components are managed in a private network that can, for example, be accessed via a separate intranet or a closed Virtual Private Network (VPN). This is an internal, organization-related cloud that makes its applications accessible only to authorized users. Another term for the private cloud is corporate cloud.

Hybrid Cloud

The term hybrid cloud refers to a mixed computing, storage and service environment, i.e. a combination of public clouds and private clouds that are connected via specific technologies for sharing data and applications. It offers enterprises more flexibility, different deployment options and helps to optimize existing infrastructure, security and compliance. The great advantage of a hybrid cloud is its agility: each customization is done very quickly and this enables competitive advantages.

 

 

Classification of cloud-based services

Cloud services enable standardized IT solutions to be obtained inexpensively, quickly and demand-oriented. In comparison, the operation and management of your own IT infrastructure is always significantly more expensive in direct cost comparison. Cloud computing services can be divided into three different categories.

IAAS

IaaS (Infrastructure-as-a-Service) makes up the simplest category of cloud computing services. Here, the entire infrastructure such as virtual computers, servers, networks, storage and operating systems are obtained from the cloud from one provider. All of this is rented in the appropriate size (e.g. as a virtual server) and billed on a user basis.

PAAS

PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service) is a cloud environment that provides a platform for developing applications on the internet. This includes an appropriate development environment on the basis of which web apps or mobile apps can be developed quickly and relatively easily without having to worry about the additional infrastructure such as servers, memory, databases or network components that are normally required for such a development.

SAAS

SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) includes the provision of software applications via the internet. This mostly depends on the needs of the customer in the form of a subscription. Cloud providers host and manage predefined infrastructures and software applications. Users can easily and conveniently connect to the application via the web, usually using the web browser on their device such as a PC, tablet or smartphone.

 

 

Maximum security thanks to cloud services "Made in Germany"

However, not every cloud provider is the same. Various aspects play an important role when choosing the right provider. If you want to be on the safe side when it comes to data protection, you should not only pay attention to where your data is stored, but also where the storing company (i.e. the cloud provider) is located. With US-American solutions, there is always the danger that companies cannot rule out third-party access to their data due to the current legal situation, such as the Cloud Act. European and German solutions are forced to comply with the strict rules of the current EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Increased speed

Most cloud computing services run on demand and are provided as a self-configurable service. Even a large amount of computing resources can be assembled and deployed in a matter of minutes and with a single click. Waiting times for an increase in the required resources lie in the past.



 

Low costs
for cloud computing

Compared to other solutions, the use of cloud computing does not incur any investment costs, because the purchase of hardware and software, but also the operation and setup of local data centers with everything that entails is not necessary. At the same time, there is no need for internal, personnel-related expenditure in the form of an IT expert, which results from the use of an in-house solution.

High security with
German cloud providers

In terms of security, German cloud providers in particular are leading the way by guaranteeing the most diverse data protection guidelines and thus protecting internal company data, apps and their infrastructure from possible external threats.

 

Easy scalability
of the cloud services

Another great advantage is the scalability. Companies that use a cloud service always have the optimal amount of IT resources they need - across all devices and at every location. If, for example, more storage space is needed or a new employee is added, this can be done in no time at all.

High reliability
of cloud services

With cloud computing, all relevant data is stored at several redundant locations in the cloud provider's network. If this data needs to be restored at short notice, it can be done quickly, reliably and without additional costs due to additional data backups, etc. Cloud computing services are also state-of-the-art technology and are updated at regular intervals.

More time
for the IT department

Local computer centers usually involve a corresponding administrative and setup effort. At regular intervals, software patches must be installed or new hardware must be set up, in addition to other time-consuming administrative tasks that affect the IT. Cloud computing eliminates many of these tasks by centrally providing the required resources. This creates free capacity for the IT team, which can then focus on important corporate goals.

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DRACOON is a secure cloud service for your data

DRACOON is a German cloud service for companies. With the software you can securely store, manage and send all your company data. DRACOON offers you numerous advantages to ensure secure and EU-GDPR-compliant data storage. The client-side encryption prevents data from flowing off.

 

  • Made & Hosted in Germany: DRACOON is being developed in Germany and operated in ISO27001-certified computer centers.

  • Multiple awards and certifications: Various seals such as ISO27001, EuroPriSe and BSI C5 confirm DRACOON’s highest security standards. 

  • GDPR-compliant thanks to Privacy by Default and Privacy by Design: As a German provider DRACOON is subject to the strict German security laws and supports you in implementing and complying with the EU-GDPR thanks to a data protection-friendly technology design (Privacy by Design) and default settings (Privacy by Default). This enables you as a user to work automatically in compliance with data protection regulations.

  • Highest security thanks to client-side encryption: All data is already encrypted at the end device. On the server itself there is no possibility to decrypt the data because the key material is on the client. This way we ensure that neither we as a cloud provider nor third parties are able to access your stored data.

  • Protection against ransomware attacks: In case of a hacker-attack, affected data can be restored at any time via the recycle bin.
  • Integrated reporting tool / audit log: The reporting tool with audit log provides information about file access. Authorized persons can trace who shared, edited, or deleted data.

  • Modern rights management: With DRACOON you can assign access rights easily and individually to internal employees as well as external parties. This ensures, for example, that certain people only have read access, while others can also edit and delete data. Thus, for example, the IT department retains organizational sovereignty, but has no read and write rights to financial or personnel data. As a result, IT administrators can also be completely denied access to certain data (such as salaries, balance sheets, etc.). DRACOON also gives you the opportunity to limit the availability of data.

  • Demand-oriented billing: The required DRACOON licenses are billed on a user basis. This allows you to adapt DRACOON to your needs at any time.

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