What is the Cloud

Cloud computing is about accessing best practice hardware and software solutions.  The traditional approach in IT was for a business to purchase and maintain its own servers, back up solution, virus protection solution, Microsoft Office and a range of software products that resides on these servers.  There is now a huge shift towards these services being hosted “in the Cloud”.  That is out in cyberspace.  Essentially, with Cloud computing a business can now access some of the best:

• Hardware
• Network solutions
• Backup and Virus protection solutions
• Software Applications

For a fraction of what it would cost them to set up their own Server room and computer network with all of the relevant software applications properly licensed.

Main Advantages

1. Cloud computing generally eliminates the need for Terminal Server or Citrix type environments and your applications can be easily accessed anywhere in the world.
2. Seamless integration with other Cloud applications, eliminating duplication of data entry and reducing labour costs of preparing your profit and loss reports.
3. Real time financial reporting no matter where you are in the world.
4. Small monthly subscription fees with no upfront software costs.
5. No need to purchase and maintain regular software updates yourself.

Businesses considering the Cloud however need to realise that ‘one size does not fit all’ and Cloud computing is not necessarily suitable for every business.  Having said that, we believe every business should consider the advantages of operating a Cloud environment.

What Cloud Solution is best for my business

Cloud Solutions can be designed for almost any aspect of your business:

• Hardware and Network Solutions
• Operating Systems
• Office Administration   
• Accounting and Payroll
• Ecommerce
• CRM
• Process Engineering
• Project and Task Management
• Inventory Management
• Design
• Point of Sale
• Database Management