Five great benefits of cloud computing
Cloud computing is nothing new, but with more and more companies now jumping on the bandwagon, the question has probably cropped up about whether it could be the right choice for you.
It goes without saying, there are many benefits of cloud computing, perhaps the greatest and most obvious of which being the cost savings. Six out of 10 companies to adopt cloud computing have acknowledged the savings gained from a reduction in IT costs, according to Enterprise Management Associates’ recent study. However, there are more less obvious benefits to take into consideration when thinking about making the leap to cloud computing, and some of these will depend on the size and scale of your business.
If you’re thinking about embracing the cloud, but are still finding yourself on the fence, we’ve listed some of the top benefits cloud computing could bring to your company.
1. Decreased total cost of ownership
Forget the need for expensive servers or systems that must be maintained in-house; with cloud computing, all that is taken care of. Your IT department will be free from housekeeping these systems since they are handled by the service provider, so no need to worry about upgrades, patches or maintenance issues.
2. Minimal IT support
Most issues that can arise when dealing with cloud computing, are again handled by the service provider, thereby cutting down your need for in-house IT support staff.
3. Business continuity
In the old days, a business or organisation could come to a complete halt in the event of an emergency or disaster. With cloud computing, your business can carry on uninterrupted without the loss of important data, or service. This means that even if there’s a fire, or you have to move premises, employees can still work as long as they have an internet connection.
4. Scalability
Cloud communications will continue to expand and evolve along with your business, and can upgrade to the latest technologies without any fuss on your end. You’ll get the technology you need, when you need it.
5. Business focus
Cloud computing frees up a lot of the hassle associated with necessary maintenance, staff, upgrades and additional costs, enabling you to focus on other aspects of your business, allowing it to flourish.
