How SMBs benefit from cloud computing
Cloud computing is the delivery of servers, storage systems, networks, databases, and other computer resources via the internet. Before the development of cloud technology, companies relied on their own in-house servers to deliver programs and data to end-users' computers. Today, it's difficult for many businesses to function without the cloud.
Many small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) find it more practical to use cloud services than maintain an on-premises (on-prem) system. Learn how SMBs benefit from cloud computing: [...]
Add the cloud to business continuity disaster recovery plan
Many companies still rely on traditional business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) methods like tape backup and off-site storage. While these methods are effective, they also have their drawbacks. This is why cloud computing can be a valuable addition to your Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) plan, offering many benefits that traditional methods cannot match.
In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of using the cloud for BCDR and how it can help keep your business running in times of crisis. [...]
The productivity benefits of cloud technology
As businesses consider returning to the office, you need to take stock of which technologies will become the most useful to your own company in the post-pandemic normal. Cloud adoption can help you save money, but it can do much more than that for your business. In this blog, we will talk about the many productivity benefits of cloud technology. [...]
Cloud benefits: Recover quickly after a natural disaster
Calamities such as severe hurricanes and earthquakes usually grind communities and the businesses within them to a prolonged halt. Many data-reliant companies that had the foresight to use backups would still end up folding because they kept their storage on-site or within the reach of the natural disaster. The key to surviving such catastrophic circumstances is to have backups in a safe place: the cloud. Here’s why: [...]
Industries: Cloud computing in construction
The cloud has proven to be so beneficial to companies that its use has been spread as wide as the internet itself. In fact, cloud computing has reached construction, one of the least digitized industries of all. [...]
Five crucial hybrid cloud questions to ask
When evaluating cloud services there are three types of cloud platforms to choose from. The first is the public cloud, in which apps and data are hosted in data centers managed by providers like Microsoft and Amazon. Another option is the private cloud, which is hosted in a remote or in-house data center where you own or rent the servers.
The third option presents a mix of the two — the hybrid cloud. This approach provides the best of both, but it’s also inherently more complex. To ensure a successful digital transformation, you should ask the following questions to any potential hybrid cloud provider: [...]
Hybrid cloud for IT novices; everything you need to know
A recent report from TechRepublic indicated that 66% of all users expect cloud adoption to grow in businesses, with hybrid clouds leading the way. Another report shows that almost two-thirds of companies across Europe have a strategy or pilot program for hybrid cloud in place.
These surveys weren't limited to large enterprises, which begs the question: How much do business owners need to know about this brand of cloud technology to stay competitive? Here are some basics. [...]
Microsoft Azure vs AWS: Which cloud platform is better?
Microsoft Azure vs Amazon Web Services (AWS). If you're looking for the best cloud service, it comes down to these two... [...]
What is multi-cloud architecture?
IDC predicted that over 85% of business IT will consist of multi-cloud architectures by the end of 2018. As industry insiders, we’re pretty sure that will turn out to be true. But what does it mean to the average business owner? What does “multi-cloud architecture” really mean? [...]
Three Cloud misconceptions that hinder digital transformation
Digital transformation isn’t an option, it’s a necessity. Adopting the right technologies into all areas of your organization will improve processes, competencies, and customer satisfaction. [...]
Your business needs a cloud service provider
Cloud technology, just like cars, has transformed our lives for good. But that’s not to say both don’t come with extensive learning curves. In fact, you can’t apply a “take it slow” mentality with the cloud like you would when learning to drive. [...]
Benefits of online file storage
Did you know that the amount of big data has doubled every two years? In fact, Forbes predicts that [...]
Are Your Tech Choices Holding Your Business Back?
Few if any businesses today can thrive without the use of technology. Whether you're selling horseshoes and farrier services or [...]
How Cloud Technology Supports a Remote Workforce
TINYpulse, an employee engagement firm, revealed in a recent survey that 91 percent of U.S. workers become more productive when given [...]
Benefits of using cloud technology in healthcare
Several industries haven’t fully utilized cloud technology to improve operational efficiency, and one stands in the spotlight: healthcare. This is [...]
Public vs. Private vs. Hybrid Clouds: Which is best?
At one time, the word “cloud” meant one thing: a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the sky. However, [...]
Does the cloud deserve its clout?
We understand why you may feel some skepticism about allowing us to explain why you should sign up for our [...]
The benefits of Instagram for your company
Out of all the numerous social media platforms, Instagram is playing in the big leagues with over 400 million active [...]
How to market your SMB on Facebook for free
We all know you can buy ad space on Facebook. And while ads on the world’s largest social network are [...]