What is Cloud Computing?

Cloud computing transform business productivity. Although not strictly new technology with reliable, superfast broadband connections becoming affordable and widely available the growth of cloud computing services offers a range of applications to help businesses collaborate more effectively.

Cloud computing services can benefit your business by;

Making your data more available and accessible when you need it
Adding resiliency by offering secure off-site storage location
Reducing your computer hardware requirements and associated power and computer support costs
Reducing licensing costs. Most cloud services are subscription based so you only pay for what you use
Increase the flexibility and scope of your business by allowing collaboration and mobile working

Some of the commonly adopted cloud services are;

Moving email to the cloud using Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Exchange Online or Google Gmail
Online document sharing and storage using Microsoft Office 365, Google Apps or Dropbox
Off-site secure data backup
Cloud CRM applications like salesforce.com

The benefits of the cloud will vary depending on your business model but most businesses can use cloud computing to reduce overheads, increase collaboration, productivity and reduce carbon footprint.

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