What is a cloud solution?
This is an IT solution that is delivered via the internet, rather than being installed on local computers or servers. Data and software are stored and upgraded on remote servers, via the internet. Cloud technologies can be accessible by users from any device and any location, provided they are connected to the internet.
Public, private or hybrid cloud: which cloud infrastructure solution to choose?
There are different types of cloud computing that an organization can use. It's important to assess the company's needs before choosing a cloud solution.
How do you choose the right solution?
In order to make the best choice, it's important to consider certain elements. :
- the type of cloud you want,
- storage capacity,
- level of data security,
- storage costs,
- reliability and responsiveness of technical support
- ease of integration of the solution with the company's existing applications and systems
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Data centers: a key role in the digital transformation of our societies
Data centers represent a major development challenge worldwide. Indeed, digital data is at the heart of the activities of companies, which are increasingly defining themselves as data-centric organizations that are entirely reorganized around data from their customers and markets.
Data centers are buildings in which IT equipment is grouped together to enable the storage, processing and distribution of digital data.
Because of their strategic role in the digital transformation of our societies, these infrastructures are highly secure (secure access, protection against fire and natural hazards).
But data centers consume large quantities of electricity, and their IT equipment gives off significant amounts of heat: their permanent cooling is therefore of critical importance.
Equans Digital, our data center solutions
With its combined expertise in electrical, thermal and digital engineering, Equans Digital can meet these requirements. Equans Digital covers the entire value chain for data center renovation, expansion and construction projects.
Our teams are capable of managing infrastructure projects of any size, integrating the most demanding technical and environmental standards.
Our expertise covers the 7 main challenges of these data centers:
- Infrastructure design and rapid construction (engineering, programming, implementation, project management, commissioning, etc..)
- Infrastructure reliability (clean rooms, international standards, fire protection, access security, etc.)
- Environmental control (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, etc.)
- Energy efficiency,
- Heat recovery,
- Electrical connection (HV substations, photovoltaic panels, etc.),
- Installation maintenance.
Your challenges at the heart of our approach
Ensuring infrastructure reliability
Optimize your PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness)
Reduce delivery times
Respecting international numbers and standards, technical performance, deadlines and costs
Which model to choose?
We've looked at the different cloud solutions, but there are also several models.
They can take the form of infrastructure, a platform or software, hosted by third-party providers and made available to users over the internet.
A model that enables users to access computing resources such as servers, storage, or networks via the Internet. With this model, users can create, manage and control their own IT infrastructure, without having to invest in expensive hardware equipment.
IaaS service offers the highest level of flexibility and management control when it comes to IT resources.
This model allows users to create, deploy and manage applications on an online platform, without having to worry about the underlying infrastructure.
This enables users to access application development tools and services, such as programming environments, code libraries or databases, via the Internet.
The SaaS model, or software as a service, allows users to access software applications via the Internet, rather than installing and running them on their own computer or server.
What are the benefits for companies?
Scalability
Scalability
Cloud solutions can be easily adjusted and updated, on demand.
Costs
Costs
Cloud solutions are often less expensive than traditional IT solutions.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Cloud platforms can be accessed from anywhere with an Internet connection.
Security
Security
Cloud solution providers often have advanced security measures in place to protect their customers' data.
Flexibility
Flexibility
Cloud solutions can be tailored to specific business needs.
As a cloud provider and through our cloud consulting services, Equans Digital supports you in your transformation and migration.