Think Again About Replacing Your Servers
Your server is getting up there in age, isn’t it? Are things running a little bit slower? You’re probably at the point where you know that you’ve got to make a decision about what direction to take. Welcome to the club! Now, the million dollar question: is it out with the old, in with the new? Or do you go to the cloud? Cloud implementation is picking up speed, and it’s no wonder many businesses are starting to look into the cloud. You may have heard about how the cloud enables organizations to be more flexible, save on their IT costs, and increase collaboration. The good news? All of that’s true!
Hands Free Server Management
The cloud allows easy access to data for employees, clients, and even accountants from any internet connected device. A recent survey by accounting software maker MYOB found that small businesses that adopt cloud technologies earn higher revenues. Even if you have your own IT management, you might be upside down. This survey states that SMBs are losing billions due to ineffective IT management that can be alleviated by moving to the cloud. The reality is that small and medium sized businesses don’t often have thousands of dollars laying around to invest in a new server, let alone the resources to manage and maintain it.
The benefits of moving to the cloud include the low to non-existent upfront costs. You may even find a cloud host that will offer a 30-day trial so you can experiment with the cloud, break it in, and see how well it works for your company. Cloud-hosted servers gives you enterprise-level computing power while minimizing IT requirements and physical storage, providing a significant savings. For a business who needs to upgrade their infrastructure, the cloud offers an affordable, versatile, and secure solution.