Make It Easy To Work Anywhere And Anytime And Save Time On Admin With Cloud Computing
The “cloud” is a real 21st Century buzzword. Cloud computing is very exciting to some businesses but leaves others cold and fearful. Why is it that such an important technology causes such extreme reactions in people? Is the “Cloud” here to stay and how important is it in the lives of micro and small business owners all over the UK?
Amazon Web Services defines cloud computing as the on-demand delivery of IT resources over the internet. This normally operates on a pay-as-you-go basis i.e. you pay for how much you consume. The most popular and accessible technology services on the Cloud are computing power, storage and databases. The Cloud user thus relies heavily on data centres and huge servers deploying IT resources somewhere remote. In this situation the business owner can become a victim of hacking and witness unpredictable power outages and other failures or crashes which he/she is unable to influence. This is the first pillar of discontent among sceptics.
Some small businesses also maintain that it is quicker and cheaper to use one’s local storage than it is to use a wide-area network connection controlled by their Internet Service Providers (ISPs) or telecoms company. Micro and small businesses are worried that they might not have continued access to their data and other resources. The cost involved for bandwidth is also a very important issue: the pay-as-you-go system can be a double-edged sword.
With clever planning, cloud computing can benefit smaller organisations in various ways. Proper risk management regarding cyber threats (or internet-based threats) can help alleviate the fear of being hacked. In cases of power outages for data centres and servers, recovery doesn’t take long to happen. Customer service is always excellent in those situations.
Cloud Computing is here to stay. It allows you to work anywhere and anytime with an internet connection.
At Associate Planet, we deploy the type of Cloud that suits your IT, HR and budgeting requirements. We are happy to have a no obligation discussion with you on how your business can become more efficient with the right Cloud computing services. Call Richard on +44 (0) 7831 196534 to find out the best working solution.
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