Making the shift onto the cloud can at times be overwhelming, but undoubtedly AWS benefits outweigh the work to lift-and-shift (and completely migrate) onto the cloud. Benefits that help iGaming operators build and maintain profitable digital assets (…their core products). AWS, today offers more than two hundred services ranging from database hosting, to cloud security and machine learning. The latest statistics show that AWS has one-third of the global cloud market share, more than triple Google’s cloud and more than Microsoft Azure’s 21%.
iGaming operators are increasingly seeking reliable and scalable hosting solutions that can support the fast-paced nature of their industry. AWS cloud hosting is becoming an increasingly popular choice among iGaming operators due to its numerous benefits.
AWS cloud hosting can benefit iGaming operators in five ways.
Pay only for the resources you use
iGaming operators will solely pay for the computer, storage and network resources consumed, when using AWS. In addition, to the shortened lead times (to deploy), costs are much lower when compared to purchased or leased IT infrastructure. AWS cloud hosting is based on a ‘pay-as-you-go’ paradigm which is much more advantageous to the purchase and maintenance of on-premise hardware.
Scalability is not an issue
Gone are the days when iGaming operators used to buy redundant equipment and infrastructure to accommodate spikes and peak loads. Most of the latter infrastructure lies idle most of the time. AWS cloud’s scalability allows these operators to scale up or down as demand fluctuates. When not paying for idle resources, significant cost savings can be experienced. This flexibility makes AWS cloud hosting an ideal choice for iGaming operators, who experience significant fluctuations in traffic.
Outsourced Infrastructure Management
AWS, together with certified partners such as 56Bit, take care of the infrastructure for clients. iGaming operators, affiliates and platform providers, can focus their IT resources on core operations, where they generate most value. Rather than constantly monitoring and managing servers and components, these resources can leverage higher level PaaS and SaaS tools. The implementation worries are shifted to the cloud provider and partners.
A related benefit is that operators can roll-out new features and functionality in very short sprints. This rapiditness in deployment is only possible by making efficient use of AWS pre-configured templates and automated deployment tools. Time-to-market is key, and AWS is an enabler to expedited deployments.
Services that enable growth
AWS provides a wide range of enterprise grade services that would be extremely expensive for an operator to build independently. Features such as distribution on data centres in various territories around the world and redundancy, are baked into the AWS platform, irrespective of the size and structure of the client. This makes it the ideal cloud platform to fuel growth (even rapid growth!).
Critical to the iGaming sector is the high availability and reliability AWS offers. iGaming operators can have peace of mind that their casino or sportsbook platforms are available 24/7. Downtime can lead to devastating losses of both revenue and player loyalty (since they would switch to competitors when experiencing issues with their user experience). Automatic failover mechanisms are one of many methods that AWS offers which can help achieve resilience and continuity.
Top Notch Security
AWS aids iGaming operators to improve both security and compliance – both of which are crucial to adhere to regulatory requirements and safeguard data and players’ experiences. The most common security vulnerabilities on the cloud emanate from user errors, access management oversights and misconfiguration.
Engaging a certified partner will help in understanding and managing the shared responsibility model – the dividing line between the user and AWS’ responsibility for cloud security.
Security is a top priority for iGaming operators, as they handle sensitive player data and financial transactions. AWS cloud hosting offers numerous security features, including network security, data encryption, and access controls. The platform is compliant with industry standards such as PCI DSS, ensuring that gaming operators can meet regulatory requirements (such as those by MGA and UKGC).
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