There is plenty of evidence that cloud computing is benefitting companies that choose to go that route. Instead of needing to use servers, hardware, and other more complex data center solutions, the cloud provides both security and access that is unparalleled.
We wanted to talk more about what the cloud can offer you, in the form of some questions to ask yourself to see if this system is something that would make sense for your organisation. Read on and think about these key questions:
Do you need to be a better steward of your funds?
Cost savings and the cloud go hand in hand. There’s no need for capacity planning since you are paying for what you use, and you are also able to use more or less depending on business needs. There are also no associated fees for licenses or the hardware itself.
Are you concerned about environmental sustainability?
If this is a high priority for you, then consider some statistics from AWS: businesses on average use 84% less power with cloud usage vs. having an on-premises data center. With a more virtual environment, you can be doing your part in strengthening the environment.
Do you need a better collaborative center?
In this case, the cloud is ideal if you need to have employees all working on the same projects at the same time. Sharing is made much easier by using the cloud, as you can provide 24/7 access only to the documents that need to be used.
Do you want to scale your business more?
If scaling is part of your long-term plan, then consider what the cloud can do for flexibility. You can easily adapt to changing conditions in the marketplace, using virtual solutions that can be quickly provisioned and ready for use by your staff, no matter their location.
Do you want a more secure space for your important data?
Having physical centers means there’s the potential to lose data through a catastrophic outage or even a fire or other natural disaster that could befall your area. With the cloud, you can back up your data safely and with ease; plus, there’s no need for physically redundant storage facilities.
Providing you with cloud services – and much more
Cloud-hosted services are just one of the ways that Rowanwood can be a partner with you in your business endeavours. We also have technologies that can address asset management, creation needs, IT services, housing energy management, information security, and GDPR assessments.
It’s a comprehensive approach with a highly skilled team ready to help transform your business for the better. To find out more, go to our website.