"Our IT works, we are kept up to date with new technologies and the service is excellent. We have the freedom to focus on our own business."
Dylan Byne, Partner, OSK Business Consultants
Cloud computing is basically a form of computing where software applications and electronic data (Word, Excel, database information, email) is delivered and stored “as a service” over the internet. These services can be accessible from anywhere, once you have an internet connection. Cloud computing removes the need and associated expense to procure and install IT hardware, software and infrastructure in your office in the traditional sense.
However, because your data is no longer resident behind the company firewall or housed on platforms owned and controlled by you, organisations need to be aware of the data management and security implications of jumping on the cloud. This is where your competent IT service provider comes in! IT Force will advise on how cloud computing best suits your business without jeopardising data integrity and security.
Here are six benefits that you could get from moving to the cloud:
- Reduced Costs: Cloud computing reduces hardware
- Scalability: You can scale your business storage needs seamlessly
- Automatic Updates
- Remote Access: for employees, partners and clients
- Disaster Relief: your company’s data safely stored on secure data centers
- Evens the playing field: small business can utilise the same tools that Fortune 100 companies use.
Contact us here or call 01 4109 711 to have a chat on what the Cloud can do for your business or you can register for one of our Cloud Computing Lunch & Learns!
Need more information? See below to see how Cloud Computing can benefit your organisation.
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Reduced costs Does this really save money or is it a hype? |
Removing the need for servers, additional housing and maintenance cost, IT support staff and the best of all, you pay as you go! |
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Scalability What if we open new offices or hire new staff? |
Cloud computing makes the resources you need for your computing needs easily scalable. Be it an additional server or an extra user that needs to use your company’s inventory management software, the transition is smoother. |
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Scalable Storage Will I run out of storage? |
If you need more space, it is just a mouse click away. We’re no longer talking about buying more hardware, or the headaches of having to plan the server space all over again. |
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Automatic Updates Will I be stuck with the same software? |
No need to worry about additional update cost for software and hardware! | |
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Access to enterprise class robustness and service Will I be stuck with the same software? |
Having the ability to access cutting-edge applications, platforms and infrastructure cost-effectively that was once only available to large enterprises | |
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Mobile Business What about my staff who work on-site? |
Have got a dynamic working environment that has staff on the move most of the time? Cloud allows access on any device (iPhone, iPad, smartphone, laptop, etc.)! |
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Ease of Implementation Our budget can’t afford a large upfront cost... |
No upfront capital costs – pay as you go model and easy integration with your company’s existing IT architecture. Makes it easier to budget for the future | |
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Reliability & Durability My business can’t afford any downtime with IT… |
Issues of not being able to access an internal network because of software updates or maintenance? SMEs can be sure of availability 24/7 with cloud computing. It is also proven that running software or applications on cloud has faster response time. |
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Green Computing How does this affect the environment? |
Reduce your carbon footprint and save energy costs! |
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Competitive Edge How will this help my business against the competition? |
You now have access to the latest and most current software in the market! |
