For businesses today, the conversation around cloud computing has evolved. It's no longer about simply understanding what the cloud is, but rather, how strategically it can be leveraged to achieve tangible outcomes: unparalleled speed, dynamic scalability, inherent resilience, and precise cost control
At BBD Cloud Solutions, we empower organisations to transcend basic adoption and unlock the full, transformative potential of cloud. We align cloud architecture with overarching business strategy, orchestrate seamless modernisation of legacy systems and engineer secure, scalable environments that deliver enduring value.
So, what exactly is cloud computing?
At its core, cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of computing services – like servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and analytics; all accessible over the internet (known as the cloud). Leading cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud act as your virtual data centres, allowing your business to subscribe to computing power and services as needed. In the past, all of this would need to be paid for and run on your company premises. Instead of buying and maintaining costly physical infrastructure, you can access everything you need from the cloud, while enjoying flexibility, rapid scalability, and immediate access to cutting-edge technologies.
“Cloud is a very broad term and can take many different forms,” says Werner de Jager, head of BBD Cloud Solutions.
“You’ll often hear terms like Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). These represent different layers of the cloud – from raw infrastructure to fully managed software – and the key thing is that they’re all software-defined and consumable as a service.
“What’s powerful about this model is that you can mix and match these services to create exactly what you need, using entire stacks of technology that integrate seamlessly. And because of the pay-as-you-go nature of cloud, you’re often charged per hour or per user, making it a flexible and cost-effective solution.”
Why cloud?
If cutting cost on expensive on-prem infrastructure, as well as the manpower it takes to run this isn’t enough of a benefit, a strategic adoption of cloud can empower your business in a multitude of ways, including:
- Scale dynamically: Effortlessly adjust computing resources to match fluctuating demand and accelerate growth. This means your cloud can grow as your business grows
Because everything is software-defined, you no longer need to dedicate physical pieces of hardware. With that comes the ability to rent you services by the hour, enabling you to buy as much as you want or need per hour and scale to your demand - Optimise costs: No more on-prem infrastructure expenses, all of that (plus everything that goes with maintaining infrastructure) is managed under the Shared Responsibility Model by your cloud vendor. This means a significant reduction in capital expenditure and operational overhead. “If you’re using services by the hour, you use as much as you need and you can switch between different shapes and sizes of that service at will. Having that sort of flexibility is fantastic,” explains de Jager: “but because you are renting the service as opposed to buying it, your costs also become OPEX as opposed to CAPEX.”
- Enhance performance & availability: Since most vendors are jacked up with a secure, global benefit, your business gets the benefit of global access, built-in redundancy, and robust disaster recovery capabilities. “Everything is on steroids with cloud,” says de Jager, head of BBD Cloud Solutions. “Because cloud providers are aggregating the IT needs of thousands of companies, they’re able to attract and employ some of the best minds and top skills in the industry. This drives a tremendous pace of innovation. Add to that the power of software-defined infrastructure, and they’re also able to offer levels of redundancy, availability, and global distribution that would be near impossible for any single company to achieve on its own. These are the true economies of scale people talk about when it comes to cloud.”
- Accelerated innovation: Since cloud vendors are constantly releasing new services and features, you can instantly tap into advanced services like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), and real-time analytics to drive new products and insights.
- Enable modern workforces: You can confidently enjoy the perks of a distributed and remote team with global accessibility. “Truly now for the first time you don’t even need an office because you don’t need to store your server anywhere. That opens up a whole lot of doors for the idea of your business domicile” he adds.
Why partner with BBD for your cloud journey?
“Cloud gives you raw materials, not a finished product. You can use those materials to build exactly what your business needs – but only if you design for your specific use case. A spoon and a drill bit might both be made of metal, but only one is engineered to make a hole in wood,” explains de Jager.
BBD Cloud Solutions’ mission extends beyond mere workload migration; we are dedicated to understanding your business and implementing the cloud in a way that works for you. Our team collaborates closely with clients to deeply understand their objectives, crafting cloud strategies that drive sustainable, long-term impact rather than fleeting, short-term gains.
Here’s how we deliver value:
- Deep cloud engineering expertise: Robust, scalable solutions built using proven methodologies and infrastructure as code (IaC)
- DevOps and automation at scale: Streamlined, automated pipelines for faster, more reliable deployments
- Tailored managed cloud services: Continuous optimisation and full-lifecycle management of your cloud environment
- Adaptive security & governance frameworks: Enterprise-grade protection and compliance built in from day one
- Proven enterprise transformation experience: decades of success navigating complex, large-scale cloud initiatives
The cloud-first future is here
As industries rapidly evolve, cloud computing is the foundation enabling that change. Businesses that embrace cloud-first strategies are more agile, innovative, and resilient – ready to meet the future head-on.
At BBD, we don’t just implement cloud—we architect your cloud future. Ready to explore what cloud computing can do for your business? Let’s build something great together. Get in touch with a cloud expert today.
