There’s no two ways about it: the cloud has become a major technological component of doing business. While the cloud may seem like something for the big companies to use, it is actually quite beneficial for SMBs. In fact, some experts predict that small businesses will spend $100 billion on cloud computing technology by the year 2014. But why are businesses, big and small, flocking to the cloud? It’s because cloud computing offers many advantages. Some of the biggest benefits include cost-effectiveness, accessibility/mobility and scalability.
Cost-Effectiveness
For small businesses, saving money where they can is always a plus. Cloud computing is a cost-effective way for businesses to reduce technology costs in several ways:
- First of all, since all of your data is stored off-site, there are no major hardware expenditures: you don’t have to invest on expensive servers
- Cloud computing is a great option for many businesses because it is offered on a pay-as-you-go basis. Your business is not charged for space it does not use.
- Cloud technology also has the ability to shift or reduce IT costs. Generally, private clouds come backed by IT teams, so your company can save on having to pay an IT person to tackle problems that may arise.
Accessibility/Mobility
Cloud computing allows for increased accessibility and mobility. With the cloud, you and your employees can access important data and applications from anywhere. If you are on a business trip or an employee is stuck at home, important projects can still be completed so long as there is a secure Internet connection available. The cloud also lets you access your data from a variety of devices. No longer are you confined to a desktop computer; you can use your cell phone, tablet or laptop to access what you need.
Scalability
The third major advantage of the cloud is that it is highly scalable. This is a term that many people may not be aware of, but it is critical to businesses. Scalability is basically the ability to process and adapt to changes in the number of users without changing the basic properties of the cloud itself. That way, as your company grows, your cloud scales up, allowing for more users but still retaining the same characteristics. Those 10 new employees you hired today can now access the same data and applications as your current employees.
SACA Technologies is proud to offer cloud computing solutions to our clients. Your customized cloud is stored on our highly-secure servers located in state-of-the-art data centers. Highlights of our cloud solutions include:
- Managed server hosting
- Desktop virtualization
- Application hosting
- And much more!
By virtualizing your data and applications with SACA Technologies, you can start to reap the benefits of cloud computing. Our knowledgeable staff is here to answer any questions you may have.
