Hybrid cloud model for apparel retailers

The intervention of information technology has played a vital role in providing support and practicality has become necessary for smooth functioning of operations. Cloud computing, a service in which services and storage are provided over the internet, has proved to be beneficial in tackling hurdles of the apparel and garment industry. Companies today are moving forward and considering different models of cloud computing suitable to their requirement. One such approach holding the interests of many is the hybrid model of cloud computing.

Using hybrid clouds in apparel retail can help manage the scalability and cost. Many companies large and small are moving towards hybrid cloud computing solutions since the model provides a protected firewall for private functions and enough integration for public ones. The computing capabilities and the resources are co-owned and maintained by the apparel company and the cloud service provider. Hence a garment manufacturing company can use the public cloud for general computing and the private guarded cloud for store resources, customer data, product information, and other sensitive data. Hybrid cloud has put an end to the debate between private clouds versus public clouds by allowing companies to explore the best of both the worlds.