Life before cloud computingTraditional business applications have often been too complicated and expensive. They need a data centre with office space, power, cooling, bandwidth, networks, servers, and storage. A complicated software stack. And a team of experts to install, configure, and run them. They need development, testing, staging, production, and failover environments.When you multiply these constraints across dozens or hundreds of applications, it's easy to see why the biggest companies with the best IT departments aren't getting the applications they need. Small businesses don't stand a chance. |
The bottom lineCloud computing is a simple idea, but it can have a huge impact on your business. |
Cloud computing: A better wayCloud computing is a better way to run your business. Instead of running your applications yourself, they run on a shared data centre. When you use any application that runs in the cloud, you just log in, customize it, and start using it. That's the power of cloud computing.Businesses are running all kinds of applications in the cloud these days, like CRM, HR, accounting, and custom-built applications. Cloud-based applications can be up and running in a few days, which is unheard of with traditional business software. They cost less, because you don't need to pay for all the people, products, and facilities to run them. And, it turns out they're more scalable, more secure, and more reliable than most applications. Plus, upgrades are taken care of for you, so your applications get security and performance enhancements and new features automatically. The way you pay for cloud-based applications is also different. Forget about buying servers and software. When your applications run in the cloud, you don't buy anything. It's all rolled up into a predictable monthly subscription, so you only pay for what you actually use. Finally, cloud applications don't eat up your valuable IT resources, so your CFO will love it. This lets you focus on deploying more applications, new projects, and innovation. |
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