What is cloud computing?
According to Wikipedia cloud computing is ‘the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices as a utility’. Ideally this service should be flexible and adaptable, changing according to the needs of your organisation.What are the business benefits of the cloud?
They are immense. For a monthly fee cloud computing gives you access to software and security you probably couldn’t afford previously, whilst you save on the cost of hardware and licensing.
The number of users on your systems can be quickly increased or decreased according to the number of people requiring access from mobiles or home computers. This agility and flexibility reduces the risks to businesses caused by changes to staff numbers and cash flow.Cloud services provided by organisations like Microsoft, Google and Amazon are growing in popularity and research shows that when it comes to return on investment cloud computing is a winner.
But the cloud may not be right for everyone and success will depend on the compatibility of your IT systems. You might find that a gradual transfer of systems to the cloud, starting with email marketing or disaster recovery is the best approach, rather than one massive changeover exercise. Speak to an IT speciaist for advice.Ends
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