Cloud computing: beyond standard since more than 10 years

12/01/2009 Although many call it a new hype, a current trend, inet already offers it since its founding in 1999: “Cloud Computing” or “Cloud Services”. It refers to services that can be used through the cloud, also called the internet. Thus, the user does not need physical infrastructure anymore, but utilizes services online– from applications, programming environments to storage space. All it takes is a computer and access to the internet so that dozens of services are at disposal with no investment into resources or knowledge gathering, maintenance or operation of hardware and systems necessary.

From the first day on inet-logistics made the on-demand software solution, the inet Transportation Management System (TMS) and their accompanying application services – in short: cloud services -available to its customers. As a consequence, the solution has a modular structure and can therefore be scaled horizontally as well as vertically. The applications are adapted to the respective individual customer’s processes. Maintenance and operation are managed by inet for you in multiple data processing centers.

The advantages are manifold: Foremost of course significant savings can be achieved since actual utilization determines expenses. In times of economic instability this flexibility is even more precious especially for enterprises bearing high fixed costs because certain levels of infrastructure need to be guaranteed regardless of their own workload. Moreover, the flexibility regarding changes in business and market requirements is increased. Secondly, it is very convenient to know that your data is taken care of by professionals. The inet data processing centers are always up-to-date with the latest technological standard regarding data, failover and access security. Lastly, tedious tasks such as implementation, updates, upgrades and infrastructure management of hardware and software are carried out by inet for you.