2013 saw plenty of Houston businesses awakening to relatively new technologies that are changing the “where” and the “when” of work – and cloud computing is playing a big part in that.
Cloud computing has, in truth, been around for years. If you’ve ever logged into your Gmail account, watched Netflix, or uploaded a file to Dropbox, you’ve utilized cloud computing. Businesses, however, are now beginning to see the potential competitive advantages of the cloud. In 2013, a survey found that 75% of businesses were using a cloud base solution to foster communication, collaboration, or simplicity.
But what about more than just the base cloud applications? What about the moving of whole servers over to the cloud? 2013 saw a real shift in businesses of all sizes: small, medium, and large, moving to cloud computing.
Reasons for Business Cloud Computing
Another recent survey showed that mobility – and not lower costs – was the most popular reason businesses took the plunge – or, made the jump? – into cloud computing. What kind of mobility benefits, you ask? With the Genesis BCS cloud computing solution, Freedom Cloud, users can literally take their desktop with them anywhere – no work-specific laptop/tablet/smart-phone required. That is, when your network is hosted at remote and secure facilities (far from the hurricane-prone Houston, by the way), then you can access your desktop, your files, your programs, your apps, your bookmarks – everything – from any device with no lag. All you need is a reliable data connection.
But there has to be a catch, right? Well, maybe. You do need a high speed internet connection. But that’s about it. Really. It doesn’t have to be lightning fast. It doesn’t have to be cutting edge. A 4G cell phone connection does the trick.
Is Cloud Computing Best for Small, Mid-Size, or Enterprise Businesses?
In short: yes.
Cloud computing is being adopted by businesses of all sizes – and fast. A study quoted in Forbes showed experts expectations of 36% growth in business adoption in the coming years. Meaning more and more businesses, small, medium, and large, including businesses in Houston, are moving some or all of their IT infrastructure to the cloud.
To many small businesses, cloud computing may seem daunting. But just like customers who purchase any other solution from Genesis, companies interested in cloud computing can rely on Genesis BCS to help guide them through the process. From the management of the project, implementation, even our 1 Hour Emergency Guarantee – Genesis has experts in IT Management that will make the transition smooth, the promised savings a reality, and the competitive edge one that’s able to catapult our customers’ businesses ahead of their competition.
Contact us to find out more about cloud computing with Freedom Cloud, and whether it’s right for your busniess