Construction Magazine April 2016 | Page 12

TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT
activities remain in compliance . If you are using a managed service provider for your cloud activities , you are still responsible for ensuring that it meets both your needs and complies with regulated requirements .
This entire process of building your cloud infrastructure might seem like a serious undertaking at times . Taking no action , however , is even riskier and could result in a loss of data controls , dangerous business practices , and loss of trust in the cloud despite its benefits . Remember that cloud infrastructure is not inherently less secure than traditional in-house infrastructure , but it does entail a renewed approach to data governance , and an understanding of both current and future requirements .
As you roll out your cloud strategy , your construction company , like many others organisations , will experience business benefits from its agility , cost advantages and improved access to design and building applications that ultimately increases their productivity . Like any project , it requires proper planning and infrastructure that needs to be adjusted over time – but if the resilient framework is there , the benefits far outweigh the risks .
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