Industry cloud platforms are specialised cloud computing solutions designed to meet the unique needs of specific industries. Unlike general-purpose cloud platforms, these industry-specific platforms provide tailored features, tools, and applications that address the requirements and challenges of a given sector.

How do industry cloud platforms work?

Industry cloud platforms integrate specialised services, applications, and infrastructure tailored to the specific needs of an industry. Utilising advanced cloud computing technologies, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS), these solutions aim to make the cloud as accessible and user-friendly as possible.

In short, an industry cloud platform works by:

1. Understanding your needs. Extensive research into workflows, pain points, and other requirements provide the foundation for the industry cloud platform
2. Adapting to your current system. Industry cloud platforms mould to your current cloud, ensuring the smoothest transition possible
3. Increasing security. These platforms not only ensure full compliancy, they also incorporate industry-specific security measures
4. Providing specific solutions. Industry cloud platforms act as your general cloud platform but also so much more. With industry-specific software, tools, and features, you will find unlimited capabilities

Benefits of industry cloud platforms

Industry cloud platforms transform general cloud infrastructure into business-centric platforms, turning a tool that has always been focused on technological innovation into a tool for business innovation.

• Think innovatively and unlock previously unseen capabilities: leverage the power of cloud computing for your specific needs, enabling you to create new products, services, and solutions that are tailored to your industry and customers.
• Cut unnecessary costs: with industry cloud platforms, you only use what you need, optimising costs
• Improve operational efficiency: access and integrate data and applications from different sources to streamline your workflows

There are several industry cloud platform use cases beyond the abilities of general cloud platforms. These uses are yet to be fully explored, but many sectors are already using these platforms for a variety of tasks, gaining elevated benefits of the cloud while reducing costs.

The healthcare sector enables remote patient consultations through telemedicine, increasing access to healthcare services and reducing the need for in-person visits.

In both further and higher education, organisations are utilising industry cloud platforms to manage and deliver educational content through Learning Management Systems (LMS), as well as using data to analyse and track student progress, facilitating academic improvement.

In a similar sense, the retail industry is using industry cloud platforms to analyse customer behaviour to provide personalised marketing and improve customer engagement. Additionally, manufacturing organisations are using it to connect and monitor industrial equipment.

Within financial services and governmental sectors, the use of industry cloud platforms has transformed public services by enabling secure data management and collaboration, as well as enhancing security and compliance with modern tools.

Industry cloud platforms are adaptable and modern. Designed to tailor to your exact needs, the platform will transform the way you utilise the cloud.

Get in touch with our specialists to find out more about how industry cloud platforms will enable your organisation to be more efficient and productive.