Cloud computing can change how you pay for IT and means you don’t need to invest in an expensive server or servers for your business.

It means you scale your business up or down as is needed and it is a practical solution for businesses operating in a virtual environment, with employees, associates, contractors or freelancers working from multiple remote locations.

How Does It Work?

Cloud computing gives you an IT infrastructure without the overhead cost of hardware, software and networking. In theory, you don’t even need a headquarter office location to site your servers.

The Cloud still allows you to access business emails and collaboration tools such as document management system, web conference and instant messaging. Project management tools are also available and can be delivered on PCs, laptops, tablets and web-enabled mobile phones.

How should you plan to move into the Cloud?

Cloud computing is internet computing that potentially involving shared resources, software and systems. It is still relatively new, so you need to take advice on whether it is going to be right for you and your business. It is possible that certain aspects of your business operation would benefit from moving to Cloud computing:

• IT support – Rather than visiting your offices, your IT engineer can fix problems remotely by logging onto your PC or server – it’s easier, faster and more convenient.
• Email – hosted email allows you to access emails anywhere and overcomes the problem of an internal email system going down.
• Data backup – encrypting data and backing it up over the internet to a secure server site simplifies the way in which you can protect your valuable data. Enjoy peace of mind with automatic and reliable data back-up and security 24/7.
• Hosted applications – more and more software providers are making their applications available online on a subscription basis. This eliminates the need to install software on your servers and PCs and means you can add and change applications as you need to.
• Data accessibility – Accessing stored data and files on a server or PC from remote locations over a VPN connection can be frustratingly slow and problematic. Storing your data in the Cloud can make it easier for mobile or remote workers to access it when they need it.

Getting the right advice

If you’re unsure how to proceed, or have concerns about moving to Cloud Computing, we can offer advice that will help you to see whether it’s right for your business and how you can start the transition to a more mobile and flexible IT system and structure.

How Much Does It Cost?

The initial consultation is free, after which there is no fixed term contract or up front costs for our Cloud Computing services. You simply pay monthly per user and you only for what you need.

What Next?

Contact us to find out if Cloud Computing is right for you.