Cloud-native applications are apps that are developed, tested, managed, and deployed using cloud-based technologies. They offer many advantages over traditional, legacy, or on-premises applications, helping businesses optimize operations, improve customer experiences, and drive growth. This guide is for business leaders who find themselves wondering, “Why cloud-native applications?” Read on to learn key reasons to use and build cloud-native applications.
1. Easier to Develop and Deploy
First of all, cloud-native applications unlock a level of ease unknown to traditional, monolithic app-building approaches. This is primarily due to the fact that the cloud-native approach offers countless opportunities to create state-of-the-art solutions. Plus, within the cloud-based infrastructure, business teams can deploy with zero downtime, therefore increasing business agility.
2. Faster to Deploy
Companies rely on fast service speed to be competitive in the market. The faster a company can conceive, build, and deliver value to customers, the more likely it will be successful. Cloud-native applications expedite the time-to-market through a DevOps collaboration model. In this approach, multiple feedback loops and automation at every stage help accelerate the development and deployment process.
3. Easier to Manage
Compared to traditional monolithic apps, cloud-native applications are easier to manage as iterative improvements occur. Thanks to Agile and DevOps processes, cloud-native applications can be improved incrementally, automatically, and continually. No downtime is required for deployment or updates. Operators can seamlessly add new features and make improvements without any disruption to the end user’s experience.
4. Support Auto-Provisioning
Cloud-native applications support auto-provisioning, so they automatically allocate and scale resources in response to shifting workloads and demand. This capability helps applications run smoothly and continuously without the need for manual intervention. Cloud-native applications use load balancers to evenly distribute traffic across components of the application. They are also built with self-healing mechanisms that detect issues, provision replacements, and ensure high and continuous availability.
5. Cost-Effective
In comparison to traditional, monolithic approaches to application development and deployment, cloud-native solutions are much more cost-effective. To build and manage cloud-based applications, companies do not have to own or manage costly infrastructure. In fact, most cloud solutions offer pay-as-you-go models.m Plus, operational costs are lower because many processes can be automated and the service is managed. In addition to saving money, cloud-native applications also help companies make more money. The fast time-to-market enabled by cloud-native applications increases the potential pace of revenue.
6. Flexible
When an application is built in native to the cloud, it is portable across clouds. Thus, cloud-native applications are never locked into a single vendor. Instead, cloud-native applications can run on any infrastructure without any changes. This allows for versatility and agility and opens up extensive options for cloud technologies. Furthermore, cloud-native applications are designed with modular architectures, which provides greater flexibility for future updates.
7. Scalable
The main feature of cloud-native applications is autoscalability, meaning the applications are able to scale automatically to handle future needs. The best part about cloud-native application autoscalability is that it can happen with a single click. There is no need to worry about infrastructure or costs as the infrastructure is adaptable and users only pay for resources in use.
8. Reliable
Cloud-native applications are highly reliable and resilient. They can be built to automatically heal themselves if faults occur. If an issue arises within the application, the software can automatically isolate the issue and make corrections so that it does not take down the entire application.
Encora’s Cloud-Native Application Solutions
The cloud-native approach represents a paradigm shift in application development and deployment that has justifiably gained popularity. By choosing to build, deploy, and use cloud-native applications, businesses can harness the full potential of the cloud. Wondering where to start or how to further your cloud-native journey? Encora can help.
Encora partners with clients on their Cloud journey in multiple ways:
During the early stages, our experts focus on understanding a company’s unique situation, defining the best strategy for business, and working alongside the client to prioritize initiatives and propose a suitable and efficient plan. During the implementation phase, we partner with clients to architect and implement greenfield solutions, migrate an existing solution, or modernize those solutions that are not fully leveraging the cloud’s power
Regardless of where the client stands with their cloud journey or application solutions, Encora contributes the right talent and experience as a strategic partner on their Cloud-native journey.
Fast-growing tech companies partner with Encora to outsource product development and drive growth. We are deeply expert in the various disciplines, tools, and technologies that power the emerging economy, and this is one of the primary reasons that clients choose Encora over the many strategic alternatives that they have.
To experience the benefits of cloud-native applications for your enterprise, contact Encora today.
