The times they are a-changin'. Especially for cloud technology. Here's how a cloud entrepreneur puts it.
"I've cut my teeth in the industry working on the physical side of cloud-based infrastructure. It was both tragic and ironic to see its trajectory move away from being innovative and utility-based", says Aron Wagner, co-founder and CEO of American Cloud. "What we have now is a space controlled by a few giant corporations where there's no space for innovation, especially when it comes to providing cloud technology to smaller businesses", he laments.
What excites him most about American Cloud is providing infrastructure as a utility and an enabler for many new startups to build the next generation of technology.
When it was first introduced in 2006 with Amazon's EC2 service, cloud computing technology was seen as a great equalizer. It promised businesses worldwide access to cutting-edge computing and data storage resources at a fraction of what they would otherwise cost. Over the years, cloud computing has grown from a novel business solution to a necessity for every modern business. Today, over 90% of all large corporations around the world use some form of cloud services to support operations.
While its adoption and usage have grown multifold over the years, the number of major cloud service providers in the space has virtually remained the same. As a result, most of the world's business data and analysis is now at the mercy of a handful of Big Tech corporations. The resounding verdict from users is that they are failing to do right by their customers.
This is where the team at American Cloud seeks to make a radical change.
Co-founders Aron Wagner and Dane Nakamura founded American Cloud in 2022 with a singular mission - developing an efficient, All-American alternative to Big Tech's cloud computing services.
What sets American Cloud apart is that, unlike most other cloud service providers, it is not owned by or affiliated with any large corporation like Google, Amazon, Windows, or Oracle.
"We needed a cloud provider that was going to be industry agnostic and truly a utility for people to harness the power of the cloud", says Nakamura. "At American Cloud, our value is in our ability to use our own facilities, power, and gear to virtualize cloud computing services - making them easy to access and use," he adds.
Breaking Away From Big Tech
American Cloud's independence from Big Tech's servers and data farms gives it a world of advantages over its competitors.
One of the biggest problems that users currently face with cloud solutions is that they are mass-produced for global markets. That makes it harder for businesses to find customized service options that fit the unique needs of their businesses. Sure, an Amazon cloud package can be configured according to a company's needs, but it warrants significant time and effort on the user's part. This defeats the primary purpose of outsourcing data computing and storage to a cloud service provider.
In contrast, American Cloud offers highly customizable, tailor-made solutions to help its clients find the right cloud computing package for their business.
Its size and business model also make American Cloud capable of responding to market changes quickly, without the need to navigate bureaucracy and slow decision processes common to large corporations. This makes it a truly flexible cloud computing services provider that allows clients to stay on top of industry trends.
Easy On The Pocket
One of the biggest strengths of American Cloud's offerings is their flexible and affordable fee structure, which makes them a much better financial choice than other leading market players.
"One of the biggest benefits I see us providing right out of the gate is that we're not charging network egress fees," explains Wagner. This is part of American Cloud's commitment to keeping its services affordable for businesses of all sizes. "It's a fixed cost for us and a fixed cost for our customers. That means customers don't have to worry about some crazy usage hike on their bill at the end of the month," he reassures.
The development team at American Cloud continues to create innovative cloud computing service options that are accessible and affordable for all businesses, regardless of their size. Their constant innovation and tireless passion are dedicated to a single mission - bringing American values back to the internet and making it free and fair for everyone.
