Whether you are new to the IT world or have been using IT systems for a while, most people have heard of “The Cloud”. But what is it?
The Cloud is a reference to Cloud computing, which is the delivery of computing services i.e. Storage, networking, servers, databases, intelligence, analytic, software and much more over the internet, or “The Cloud”. From sharing photos or data to a multitude of mobile users, to supporting the critical operations of your business or organisation, cloud computing offers faster access to low cost and flexible IT resources. Cloud computing can precision the right type and size of necessary resources to power your new business or operate your entire IT department.
Find out more about the benefits of implementing The Cloud into your business or organisation below.
Economical benefits
Cloud computing offers an economical advantage to your business or organisation in various ways. Firstly is the obvious reduction in hardware costs. Purchasing and maintaining in house hardware and systems can be costly and inconvenient, with no concerns over repairs or replacement of damaged or out of date hardware. As well as initial purchase and maintenance costs, Cloud computing can have a huge reduction of internal power costs. Large data centres use a lot of power and require cooling due to causing large amounts of heat, these concerns become redundant when using The Cloud. Eliminating the need for large data centres also saves large amounts of valuable office space which could be put to more productive use.
PRODUCTIVITY
Running a business or department can result in having to divide your attention between various responsibilities. Reaching business goals and deadlines can become harder if you are having to commit your time and resources on your current IT solutions.
Data centres on site require hardware setup, software maintenance and time consuming IT management. By implementing the cloud computing system, you can free up more time on achieving your business goals.
Security
With the constant advances in technology data theft and infrastructure threats have become a major concern for many businesses and organisations. Security is one of the main benefits of implementing a Cloud computing system and yet many businesses still hold back out of concern. The thought of keeping all files, programmes, data etc on site is often a comforting thought, almost as if you can “keep an eye on it”. Many are concerned that if your employees can remotely access the data, then so can cyber criminals.
However the host of a cloud is solely responsible, full time to monitor security for your system. Whereas for conventional in house systems an IT department must divide their attention between security and a multitude of other IT tasks, resulting in security often being overlooked.
Most cloud providers offer a broad range of technologies and controls that secure your overall posture and protecting your date and infrastructure from potential threats or cyber attacks.
Mobile
Cloud computing offers complete and global flexibility for users, delivering easier access, higher workplace efficiency, and even higher quality work-life balance.
Access through The Cloud allows users to access relevant data through smart phones and devices, eliminating the need for a computer so no-one i left out of the loop. With a huge increase in technological advances aiding international capabilities for business, this is an extremely valuable asset to have. Busy schedules, travelling sales teams, freelance/remote employees etc can all access relevant information without having to invest time and money in returning to the office to retrieve it.
There has been a lot of emphasis on the increased productivity of staff when more focus is directed at a healthy work-life balance. Implementing a cloud computing system allows employees to live and work where they choose whilst still working efficiently with access to information they need.
Unlimited Capacity
Estimating the capacity needs of a company or project can be hard to judge, with either too much expensive resources sitting idle when unused, or underestimating resulting in struggling with limited capacity. Through The Cloud you can access as much or as little as you need, and alter this within a few minutes.
ConfigIT offer both IT consulting and advise, and Cloud solutions, tailored to meet the demands of your business needs. ConfigIT Cloud solutions include; Data Backup, Virtual Server Hosting and Cloud Automation.
Contact ConfigIT today to find out how a custom Cloud computing system could help your business.