What is it about cloud computing that is so desirable? It seems as if you cannot go one day without hearing about cloud computing, so what is the hype all about, and how do you know if it is good for your business? Whether you are a small startup or a massive corporate operation, cloud computing can save you some serious cash.
What is Cloud Computing?
First of all: cloud computing is the use of remote servers via the internet; they store, manage and process information and data collected and saved by the business. Instead of backing up files on disks, a computer’s hard drive or a device, information is stored on remote servers that can accessed from multiple devices, regardless of the operating system. The information stored is off-site and encrypted to maximum safety and security. Saving information on a local hard drive is great, if you only ever need to access the data from one location and with the same device, but businesses are expanding beyond the desk and taking operations on the road; that is where cloud computing comes in.
How Does Cloud Computing Save Money?
Ok, great. You know what cloud computing is; now how does an internet solution save money? That is exactly the answer to your question; it is online and requires very little to get started. Establishing a cloud computing service saves businesses, large and small, money in many different ways.
- No new equipment is necessary
You do not have to pay for new devices to accommodate your cloud computing services. The programs are designed to be accessed from many different devices that run various operating systems, such as Mac and Windows.
- You are always in business
You are making money when you can do businesses wherever best suits your needs. Sometimes this occurs when you are meeting with clients, working remotely, having lunch with coworkers, or recovering after a disaster, natural, intentional, unintentional or criminal. As long as you are in business, you are able to make money.
- Do not have to hire specialized tech teams
Think about the cost of a specialized tech team. Wouldn’t it be easier to hand over the tedious operations to a professional team, without the professional team price? When you hire your own tech team, you have to pay training, salaries, and downtime. Cloud computing services provide the same service for less.
- Pay for what you need
Businesses tailor their clouds and tech needs around the specific business models and operations. As the company grows, or if it decides to reduce its operations, the cloud service can be adjusted to coincide with the company’s size and future plans. Business owners can purchase only what they need and pay for services they will actually use.
- Low rates and no big software overhaul
Maintaining software and compliance can be tedious and exhausting. One of the most important features of cloud computing services is its up-to-date presence; everything is done via the internet, not manually. Instead of paying for large, expensive software programs, you are not generally responsible for an up-front expense to sign up with the cloud-computing service, and the fees are easy to work into your company’s monthly expense projections, as they are minimal and generally predictable.
More and more businesses are adopting cloud-computing services, and it is giving them a competitive edge. To make money, as well as save it, you and your business need to learn how to successfully adapt to and embrace change.
