CLOUD TECHNOLOGY IS ALREADY HERE

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Does anything tie up your time, money and mental bandwidth as much as technology? You didn’t start your business to spend nearly every waking moment dealing with the complexities of your telephones, computers, software, networks and now mobile devices that are necessary to run it.

alleviate the burden

Many small businesses are alleviating this burden with cloud computing and cloud telecom services. Investing in the right combination of cloud software and services not only helps streamline daily operations, it can also tighten security and significantly improve your bottom line.

4 REASONS TO MOVE YOUR SMALL BUSINESS TO THE CLOUD

  • You’ll Save Money

    The barrier of entry to quality products to run your business has been a problem for a long time. But cloud has changed the market place. Cloud service providers offer pay-per-user plans that can scale according to your business needs. Add users as your business grows, and if a new hire doesn’t work out, just disable their account and cut that cost.

    You’ll also save on other capital expenses. By moving some of your infrastructure to the cloud, you’ll reduce the costs of IT equipment, upgrades and support. And because the service provider takes care of the back end, you save both the money and time required for doing your own IT maintenance.

  • Employees work better together

    If your business primarily collaborates via email, you’re well aware of the pitfalls. It’s a time-consuming chore to manage workflows and track approvals. Poor version control makes locating final documents seem like an impossible task. And interminable email threads bog down the entire process. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-based tools remove these headaches so your team works together more efficiently.

    Features like document sharing and real-time editing make collaboration a snap. Multiple people can work simultaneously on a single master document, eliminating the need to maintain multiple copies. Changes made by one author are instantly visible to everyone else. And integrated chat tools ensure communication between collaborators is simple and immediate.

  • Anytime ~ Anywhere Access to your Data

    The lightning-quick pace of business requires you and your employees to access communications & work files from anywhere. That’s tough to do if they’re sitting on someone’s laptop.

    The advantage of a cloud solution is that you can get instant access to all of your business’ most important applications and files. You and your employees also get secure access to all your work applications, calendars, email and communications across all your devices.

    Now approving a document or scheduling a meeting during your child’s soccer game becomes as easy as if you were sitting at your desk.

  • Data Security

    Let’s be honest. You know that backing up your data is critical, but it’s probably one of the first responsibilities to get put on the back-burner by the daily demands of running your own business. It’s a mistake that can cost you dearly. Data loss prevention is important even (especially) in a small business, where if someone steals your data, you’re out of business pretty quick.

    For that reason, cloud services are indispensable. Your data will be automatically backed up off-site, ensuring your files are protected if your business’s primary systems suffer a power outage, natural disaster or egregious human error. The benefits of moving to the cloud are indisputable. The right cloud service will provide the agility and flexibility you need to succeed while letting you keep your focus where it belongs — on your business.

Not all UCaaS providers are equal…

  • What to consider when implementing UCaaS: The decision to move communications to the cloud may be an easy one, once a company has looked at the cost reduction and productivity improvements they can expect. What may be harder is the choice of a managed service provider. While cloud solutions offer disruptive innovation, they also come with a few potential risks, such as a broadened security plane and the possibility of less visibility and control.

    It’s important to choose a managed service provider that you trust, that can offer the level of security that will protect your data assets without sacrificing agility. You also want a managed service provider that allows you the level of visibility and control necessary to optimize the performance of your systems.