We all know this much: Growth and change in the IT industry is inevitable. Are you still waiting to update your old server and make the decision about when to move to the cloud?
Maybe you’re waiting because, although you’ve heard about the benefits, you still want to take the time to do the numbers on the cost. That’s understandable – especially if you’re a small business owner. If that’s your situation, the following information might be of use to you!
So how much does using the cloud really cost? According to this informal estimate in Forbes, it costs about $100 per month, per user to move existing applications for cloud management off-site.
Those are the general numbers for now. Costs will come down as more people move to cloud-based services for all of their applications, as servers become outdated.
Obviously, based on the size of your business, you’ll need to do the math to know whether or not the cloud (instead of investing in a new server) is right for your company at this time. But there are benefits to using the cloud that can’t be overlooked if you’re working for a larger business, want to change up your existing applications, and have a lot of employees who will be working from their own devices.
Also consider this: Most smaller companies using a server will still want to use cloud-based services such as DropBox or Google Drive.
So what are your price-point options if you’re a smaller business owner, or just want to keep costs low? There are alternatives for forward-thinking owners who want to prepare for cloud-based services. One option is to use a Utility Computing model, as offered by Ancero, which will enable you to use virtual hardware (or the cloud) on a pay-as-you-go model.
Want more information? Check out the options for pay-as-you-go Utility Computing and other models offered by Ancero here!