There is no denying that our world is becoming increasing digitalised, and ignoring the change is no longer an option for today's businesses. To keep up with their competitors in 2021, businesses need to be utilising the latest technology and digital platforms and looking at data centre design. So, what are some of the benefits of modern data centres? There are of course many, and the benefits frequently change as modern data centres are always at the forefront of digital technological developments. To meet customer demands and thrive in today's competitive digital landscape, businesses need to take advantage of the facilities modern data centres offer. Outlined below are four key advantages of data centre modernisation:

Ability to Quickly Scale Up Operations

Modern data centres allow businesses to scale operations very quickly as they are free from external limiting control factors. Every business seeks rapid growth, but such growth is often hindered by in-house IT equipment. It's also important to kind in mind that as well as the ability to quickly upscale, businesses also need the ability to quickly downscale operations to cater to fluctuations in sales due to market trends, changing seasons, etc. During slow periods, if a business is unable to quickly scale down operations, it ends up wasting money and resources, which in turn hits annual profits and ability to innovate.

Less Admin

Given the large amount of competition in today's global marketplace, businesses that succeed tend to be those that are the most innovative. However, it's hard to innovate when you are too busy maintaining IT systems and trying to keep the lights on. The good news is that modern data centres remove huge amounts of administration and maintenance tasks, allowing businesses more time to focus on marketing and innovation. For example, with a modern data centre, you have less onsite hardware to maintain and data backups are completely automated.

More Secure

Many are hesitant to migrate to cloud services due to security concerns, however, one of the key advantages of cloud-based systems for most businesses is in fact greater security. According to The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and National Cyber Security Centre in the UK, nearly 50% of British companies have been impacted by a cyber-attack or a data security breach over the past 12 months. Those figures are certainly a cause for alarm and are unfortunately likely to get worse as cyber-attacks become more sophisticated. So, what can you do to protect your business from attacks as the threats continue to increase? Microsoft is continuing to invest billions of dollars into cyber security projects each year, making its technology services, such as Office 365 and Azure, some of the most robust in the world. By utilising services from the tech giant, you can ensure your business's data is securely protected from hackers, enabling you to spend more time on innovations and growing your operations.

Technological Advancement

Technology is evolving at an ever-accelerating pace and if you don't embrace and adapt to new developments, you risk being left behind for good. Arguably one of the most beneficial features of a modern data centre is that it ensures your business is always at the bleeding edge of digital technology developments. Azure cloud services provide your business with access to the very latest technology. So, what's holding you back? By embracing modern data centre features today, you can accelerate your business success going forward.