What to do when the cloud falls

Not to challenge Chicken Little, but maybe he had it all wrong. It’s not the sky we should worry about falling on our heads. It’s the cloud — that brain in the proverbial sky that stores all your data 24-7.

We don’t think much about that possibility. Why? Because 99.9 percent of the time, cloud technology works like a dream. Yet, just when you’re walking on cloud nine, that slim margin of failure could pick today to form a thunderhead. When a sudden downpour ensues, surprisingly you’re the one singing in the rain. Why? You had the foresight to ensure redundancy for the cloud is already in place.

Cloud technology is here to stay because it offers a business or professional firm accessibility, portability and security. Of course, every nifty techno gadget is never complete without software. Just as with desktop applications, there’s a sky full of software applications for the cloud, but a company may not be sure how to vet the various commercial solutions that are out there.

For example, a law practice and a dental office will use very different proprietary applications for working in the cloud. Attorneys simply cannot afford to waste time, as they must adhere to an often packed docket. So how do you choose from among a cacophony of cloud technology vendors those specific software solutions that will provide you with the best cloud functionality? That’s where expertise comes in. It’s not a vendor you need but a consultant who will steer you to the right mix of cloud software applications to lift your company to the next level.

If your head feels like it’s stuck in a cloud, tap the expertise of PWR Resources/Rozsa Consulting. You’ll be floating on cloud nine in no time.