Cloud computing can slash IT expenses by half, DataOne executive says

Bautista also cites a familiar instance where companies would attempt to build their own IT infrastructure --- a risky and expensive process.

"If a company wants to build its own infrastructure from scratch, it would need to invest almost Php 2 million pesos for the basic package of just four servers. Remember that the company still has to hire an IT staff to maintain the system. A staff consisting of 4 to 5 IT personnel can cost up to Php 100,000 monthly."

"However, if that company opts for the services of cloud providers, their monthly bill would likely range from Php 10,000 to Php 15,000 only, again depending on their specifications or requirements. Also, in the case of DataOne, we have an expert support staff monitoring our clients' systems 24/7, so IT managers have nothing to worry about. In summary, they save P2M by not building their own basic infrastructure." Bautista explains.

Aside from cutting costs, Rocke adds that cloud computing gives the reins of a company back to its CEO. This happens when the CEO's own decisions are no longer restricted by the IT expert's dictates concerning the brand of computers or servers the company needs.

"One benefit of the cloud is that it allows technology to become standardized. Thus, it becomes easier for a non-technical CEO to get back in charge of his decisions instead of having more layers of experts who will filter the decision for him. "