Large, medium and sometimes even small companies in all industries are now looking for efficient ways to manage their large amounts of data. Cloud computing offers a flexible and cost-effective solution for storing, managing and analyzing big data. Of the major cloud providers, AWS (Amazon Web Services), GCP (Google Cloud Platform) and Azure (Microsoft Azure) are the most popular for big data related uses. In this article, we will look at the main features of each of these cloud providers, to help you choose the one that best suits your needs.
– AWS is the oldest of the three cloud providers, and offers the largest number of services and products. It offers great flexibility and is especially suited for companies that already have a strong presence on AWS. It offers tools such as Amazon Elastic MapReduce (EMR) for distributed data analytics, and Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) for data warehousing. AWS also offers services such as Amazon Redshift for warehouse databases, and Amazon QuickSight for data analytics.
– GCP, on the other hand, is often considered an excellent choice for companies that need high computing power and data storage, as it is based on Google’s infrastructure, which is known for its advanced computing and storage technologies. GCP offers tools such as Google BigQuery for real-time data analysis and Google Cloud Storage for data warehousing. GCP is also popular for AI and machine learning related uses, as it offers powerful ML model development tools such as Google Cloud Machine Learning Engine and Google Cloud TensorFlow.
– Microsoft’s Azure is no slouch and is often used by companies that already have a strong presence in Microsoft technologies such as Windows Server and SQL Server. It offers tools such as HDInsight for distributed data analytics and Azure Blob Storage for data warehousing. It is also popular for uses related to the Internet of Things (IoT) and hybrid applications, as it offers tools to facilitate integration with a company’s existing systems.
Beyond these 3 global solutions, it may also be relevant to look at the capabilities of European cloud solutions, such as OVHcloud, Scaleway, T-Systems or 3DS Outscale, which have higher levels of compliance and security for data, in accordance with EU data protection regulations and standards.
In the end, it is important to take into account your specific needs, regulatory constraints, availability of services for the region or country of operation, pricing, certifications and existing skills in the market to get the most out of the solution you choose.
At K-LAGAN, we are here to help you define and implement the single or multiple cloud architecture most relevant to your business challenges and the nature of your data.
BU Director France @ K-LAGAN & @ KEREON INTELLIGENCE (a K-LAGAN Company)
