3 Key Reasons Your Cloud Apps Still Feel Slow (and What to Do About It)

Many people may feel that “the cloud is already fast enough.”
And it’s true that over the past few years, advances in connectivity have improved stability. Complaints like “Teams won’t even start because it’s too slow” have become less common.

Yet in environments that still rely on best-effort internet lines, peak-time congestion can quickly lead to bandwidth shortages. As a result, Office applications and video conferencing tools (such as Teams or Zoom) may still feel slow or unresponsive. Even a small dip in speed can disrupt the flow of work.

The three most common causes and how to solve them:

• Bandwidth shortages → Use a dedicated line with guaranteed bandwidth to ensure consistent performance
• Device or proxy limitations → Review and optimize network equipment for smoother operation
• Uneven traffic between sites → Balance traffic and build redundancy to maintain stability

If you want cloud and SaaS services to feel “fast by default” in your workplace, these approaches are worth considering.

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3 Key Reasons Your Cloud Apps Still Feel Slow (and What to Do About It)