Another reason to consider moving to the cloud…

On 2^nd June 2012, an article was released on www.mashable.com about the relationship the cloud has with mobile applications.  Pretty much anyone in business has a smartphone.  They rely on mobile applications to function in their everyday lives.  Without them business and personal life would be less efficient than now.  Mobile apps have to sit on the cloud, because there simply isn’t enough data storage on your mobile phone.  This means apps can be accessed from anywhere on the world on any device.  According to Credit Suisse in 2014, over a billion smartphones will be sold and by 2016, it is predicted that over 10 billion smartphones will be connected.

So what does this mean for business?

We use an array of mobile devices to stay connected to the world.  In business, we might use our laptop, our tablet and our smartphone, but we need access to our applications at all times for efficiency and getting the job done.  If you move your business to the cloud, this means you can access your work whenever and wherever you are.  Over time most of the business functionality will be in the cloud and servers will slowly outdate.  Big data centres will house all servers and businesses will simply connect to a server located off-site.

We have clearly been told this is where technology is moving, so why remain stuck in an old clunky system, when you can move with the times and be ahead of your game.  You reduce your risk of system failure and increase your time efficiency.  Not to mention lowering your carbon footprint.  It’s easier to stay connected in your business with the cloud, and as technology develops, we will help you access the advanced stages of technology at all times.  Whether this is new and updated applications or simple advice on what you should plan for.

Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered.

What is cloud computing?

Wikipedia:

Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing and storage capacity as a service to a heterogeneous community of end-recipients.  The name comes from the use of a cloud shaped symbol, as an abstraction for the complex infrastructure it contains in system diagrams.  Cloud computing entrusts services with a user’s data, software and computation over a network.  It has considerable overlap with software as a service (SAAS).  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing

Translated in English…

Cloud computing is the sharing and storage of files, and the use of applications, over the Internet. 

It doesn’t matter whether you are a small or a large size business (or even an individual) we can all benefit from using the cloud.   In fact, we use the cloud everyday when we use Google. 

So, why can you benefit from using cloud technology?

First of all you will save on costs.  Finally, you can get rid of that old clunky, power hungry server.  Not only will you reduce your electricity bills, you will reduce the amount of time you call in your IT service providers to deal with your server issues.

As a business owner you would probably prefer all your staff to run off the same operating system.  Continually buying and upgrading software for individual machines can become an expensive exercise.  By running your computer system from the cloud means you can run all your computers from one operating system.  This not only reduces your cost in purchasing software, but also man-hours for every time someone has to install new software on all your machines.

Another great advantage of using the cloud is you can access your files from any computer, anywhere in the world.  There’s no excuse for incomplete work, because a staff member forgot their laptop.

File sharing is easy when you operate from the cloud.  Emailing large data files is no longer necessary.  By uploading your files to the cloud, you will reduce time spent on waiting for documents to be delivered over the net, as well as always ensuring your staff are working from the most up to date document.  This also means you have protected your business from risk.  

Have you considered what would happen if your servers were to catch fire or fail in the middle of a major project?

If you want to be leaner and more efficient in your business, then why not contact us for more information.

Don’t worry we’ve got it covered.

About Always Up IT

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At Always UP IT we have more than twenty-years collaborative experience in the information technology business.  Our team of experts have many different IT specialisations.  We are united in our commitment to serve any size business.  We will always deliver up-to-date technology services and advice for our customers.

Businesses rely on their technology and we understand the devastation it can cause if the server crashes, the Internet goes down or a nasty virus invades a business system. It can be expensive, time consuming and complicated to have your own internal IT department to manage these issues.  Therefore, we're here to support you and say “Hey don’t worry, we’ve got it covered.”

We, at Always Up IT, view ourselves as an extension of our clients' businesses.  We know each client is unique and has a different demand for the technology available.  Our approach to working with customers is bespoke and we will always deliver a high quality of service.

This blog is an addition to our support for our customers and anyone who is interested in computer technology.  We hope to educate you, and to be educated by you, so if there’s anything you want us to discuss or you have any comments about our blog, then please feel free to contact us.

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