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5 ways to maximise cloud solutions for your business
Whilst most of us are aware of or have at least heard about cloud computing before, many businesses find themselves reluctant to migrate to the cloud due to security and cost concerns.
Don’t worry, we completely understand that migrating to the cloud can feel a little daunting, and it’s valuable to understand how you can use the cloud to best suit your business needs.
Whilst cloud computing used to be a relatively obscure concept, recent years have proved there are numerous benefits of moving your business to the cloud.
We’re here to talk you through the five ways you can maximise cloud solutions for your business, hopefully giving you a clearer picture of why you should consider moving some of your business processes to the cloud.
5 WAYS YOU CAN USE CLOUD SOLUTIONS
1. REMOTE COLLABORATION
One of the best parts about cloud connectivity is that it allows you and your team to collaborate in real-time from anywhere in the world – as long as everyone has internet access, of course!
Services like those offered by Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, and DropBox allow you and your team greater flexibility to work from anywhere.
With remote collaboration, you don’t have to worry about being tied to an office or if you have the latest update of a document!
2. BUSINESS CONTINUITY
Have you ever had that moment of panic where your laptop crashes as you’re working on an important document, or your hard drive suddenly becomes unreadable as you’re trying to access the files? And no matter how hard you try and get the data back, it seems to be gone forever?
By moving your data to the cloud, you decrease those moments of panic for your whole team drastically!
One of the central features of most cloud-based apps is automatic backup and recovery options. So even if one of those dreaded situations does happen in the middle of something important, it should only take a click or two to recover your work – hooray!
3. STORAGE
One of the more common uses of the cloud is file storage services. Storing everything in the cloud means that you can access all your documents from anywhere, anytime! And if you’re worried about privacy or security, know that as the cloud owner, you have complete control over who gets to access your files.
Moving all your files to the cloud can also help you run a more sustainable business by going entirely paperless – a win for business and the planet!
4. DATA SECURITY
Is data security one of the main reasons you’ve been cautious about making the move to the cloud for your business?
Whilst data security may have been a valid concern when the cloud was just starting out, the industry has made great leaps since then.
Although you still need to play your part in securing sensitive data, most cloud service providers have now equipped their products with additional security measures to help protect your data.
5. SCALABLE GROWTH PLANNING
One of the more common misconceptions surrounding cloud services is that they require a considerable upfront investment. This isn’t the case! In reality, cloud solutions are very much scalable.
This means that you pay for the services and access level you need now, then, as you scale your business, your cloud services can simply scale with it.
IN CONCUSION…
As you can see, cloud solutions can have numerous benefits for your business. When implemented effectively, cloud computing can bring your business functionality, time saving and flexibility, which is more important now than ever!
With literally thousands of options to move your business applications and processes to the cloud, the ALL IT team like to take our time to see what components of your business are best suited to move into the cloud to ensure you’re getting the perfect approach for your business.
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