The 4 greatest benefits of cloud computing
Everyone who’s anyone in the business world is talking about the enormous benefits of the cloud. But do they really know what the benefits of cloud computing are?
Maybe. Maybe not.
But just in case there’s any doubt, here are four of the greatest benefits the cloud can provide for your business.
Less stuff
We get it. Managing technology is not a fun job. But, hey. Someone has to do it. That hardware isn’t going to maintain itself, and that software surely isn’t going to update on its own. But luckily for you, there is a way around it all.
When you host your infrastructure in the cloud, you don’t need as much stuff. The cloud gives you the opportunity to reduce your need for onsite resources and, as a result, save in more ways than one.
For starters, you won’t have to worry about maintenance and updates. In the cloud, updates are automatic and maintenance is simply part of the package. To top things off, with less hardware, you’ll naturally use less energy – which means you’ll reduce your operating expenses and save money.
Built-in recovery
Again, the cloud reduces your need for onsite hardware. Because of this, you don’t really need to worry about hardware failures as much as you normally would.
And you know what that means.
Significantly less data loss. And that is a benefit that any business can get behind.
Increased mobility
The cloud gives you the opportunity to work on-the-go efficiently. It removes the obstacles people typically face when they’re confronted with work outside the office. This includes accessing mission-critical business data and applications.
How hard would it be to finish a project at home after hours when you don’t have the applications you need? And how hard would it be to network and share information at a business conference when you don’t have access to work files and documents?
The cloud gives you the access and tools you need to get work done and capture opportunities when you aren’t at work.
Improved scalability
One of the biggest limitations of business growth is making sure that your technology can keep pace with your needs and goals. The cloud removes this challenge.
When your business operates inside the cloud, you can easily scale your infrastructure up or down based on your current business needs. This is because you’re no longer tied to so many physical pieces of technology. Remember? Many aspects of your infrastructure are hosted in the cloud. So, if you need something like more storage or additional software licenses, this can be accomplished in little time, with little hassle, and very little effort.
The benefits of cloud computing for businesses don’t stop here. If you’d like to learn more about these benefits or if you’re thinking about transitioning your company to the cloud, then give us a call today. At Immense, we have decades of combined experienced transitioning companies of all shapes and sizes to the cloud.
