A very simple way to define ‘The Cloud’ is internet-based computing where we can share information and resources on demand. It is a new delivery model for IT applications, turning them into a service rather than a tangible product that you purchase and install. You probably visit the cloud every day without even realising through websites such as Facebook or your Hotmail account.
This way of computing has greatly expanded in the past few years and now includes a number of essential business services. For example your Outlook email can now be accessed on the internet (or through the ‘cloud’) eliminating the need of having the application installed on your computer. The same goes for many other applications like your Dynamics CRM system or SharePoint. In time, it seems, all of your IT systems will be available through the cloud and all you will need is internet to be connected to everything.
What’s in it for you?
Save Money
By eliminating physical servers and products you will save greatly by turning capital cost into operational cost only paying for what you use and freeing up resources to use elsewhere.
Save Time
Time spent deploying, managing and maintaining tangible resources will be left up to your expert providers meaning you can concentrate on other key projects.
Reliability
You can have greater peace of mind by leaving the IT infrastructure with the experts. You will find an advantage in centralising your business systems and data and if outages do occur you can expect faster resolution and reliable data recovery.
Accessibility
There are great business benefits in having real time data available at you finger-tips any time, anywhere. With the cloud model you are able to respond to business tasks more effectively by having on demand access to critical timely information and maintaining valuable connection across functions and other employees.
Flexibility
If you need extra IT capacity, it's ready and waiting in the cloud. It is also able to easily cope with change and can handle peaks in demand for IT services. If a new person starts you can instantly add a user licence for them online, and they can get to work.
Eco-Friendly
Taking advantage of the Cloud can significantly reduce your environmental impact. Cloud computing will allow you to buy less physical resources and use less power in the work place as your dependence on power hungry servers diminishes.
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