Economic Impacts of Load Balancing in Cloud Computing

Authors

  • Arka Ghosh KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.‎
  • Aryan Raj KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.‎
  • Ananya Rout KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.‎
  • Aparajita Dash KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.‎
  • Swosti Priya Jena KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.‎

Keywords:

Load balancing‎, Resource optimization‎, Cost savings‎, Economic impact‎, Cloud computing‎, Distributed systems‎, Workload distribution‎

Abstract

This paper examines the economic implications of load balancing within various computing environments. Load balancing, a fundamental strategy in optimizing resource utilization, contributes significantly to cost savings, operational efficiency, and overall economic performance. By evenly distributing workloads across the various computing resources, load balancing minimizes idle time, maximizes resource utilization rates, and reduces the need for additional hardware investments. It leads to straightforward cost savings for businesses by optimizing existing infrastructure and minimizing operational expenses. Moreover, load balancing enhances scalability and flexibility, enabling most businesses to adapt to fluctuating demand patterns without significant infrastructure costs. Additionally, load balancing improves the reliability and resilience of IT systems, mitigating risks associated with system failures or future cyber-attacks. Overall, understanding the economic impacts of load balancing is crucial for businesses seeking to optimize their IT investments, improve operational efficiency, decrease system failures and gain a competitive edge in today's digital economy.

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Published

2024-09-04

How to Cite

Economic Impacts of Load Balancing in Cloud Computing. (2024). Smart City Insights, 1(1), 63-72. https://sci.reapress.com/journal/article/view/27

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