Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a cloud-based computing model that allows an organization to
lease servers and storage from an IaaS solution provider. This pay-per-use framework provides
elasticity that is very difficult to achieve in an on-premises data center environment. With IaaS, the
organization only pays for the resources in use, rather than predict challenge growth patterns and
pre-emptively purchase hardware that may or may not be immediately utilized. The solution
provider handles the hardware maintenance, lifecycle, and business continuity/redundancy
concerns. The solution allows a company to operationalize these expenditures, rather than relying
on capital funding for hardware refreshes and data center needs.
From PR Newswire, when selecting a platform, the following are key considerations that Comport
Secure, an IaaS provider, recommends.
Custom Cloud Offerings – there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution. Customizable options
ensure the flexibility and availability of the solution.
