How Cloud Computing can help.

Cloud Computing is set to revolutionise IT. Used correctly Cloud Computing can improve productivity, cut costs and enable employees to work effectively wherever they are.

But what is Cloud Computing? It is fair to say there is still a lot of confusion out there, in regards to this technology but also, how you can apply it to your own business?

Cloud Computing refers to the delivery of computing services over the internet and is used as an alternative to owning, running and maintaining hardware and software systems yourself. The defining feature is that there’s no additional infrastructure required by a customer except for an internet connected device.

When discussing Cloud Computing the word SaaS (Software as a Service)  is often commonly used. SaaS is a way for users to gain access to software without having to purchase any licenses. SaaS is a pay as you go service through a web based application.

Implemented correctly Cloud Computing can help to improve or even transform the way you work. The benefits of Cloud Computing are clear, minimal outlay in terms of hardware, software and infrastructure, access to market-leading services from technology giants, little or no resource required to manage the service and the flexibility to increase or decrease users as your business needs change.

For a number of years now, there has been a strong desire for businesses to manage costs better and choosing to have your systems managed by a 3^rd party provider connected to your business via cloud technology can improve efficency and cut down on costs. When using the Cloud you don’t have to think about computing capacity, backup, security, maintenance or support as this is all managed by the 3^rd party, you also never have to worry about licenses or upgrading to the latest software versions it is all done for you.

In essence Cloud Computing takes away the majority of any IT issues and allows you to fund projects from everyday operating expenses (OpEx) instead of having to use essential capital funds (CapEx)