For any regular small business, there are a few reasons why cloud computing is important. The world itself almost seems to run on the cloud today. With the combination of technology growth and the need for convenience, cloud computing is toward the top of the list of must haves for most businesses. Below we have a few more reasons as to why cloud technology has become so important today.
First and foremost, cloud computing makes it possible to work from any device in any location. Without the technology we’d be stuck using flash drives and emailing a chain of employees the same document to be worked on. These two alone can put a client’s security at major risk. Furthermore, this ability to work from anywhere has also proven to improve productivity. Employees are able to work more and more comfortably from where they choose. They are no longer constrained to their desk in the office. This also helps with collaboration as employees can easily share project data and information.
Now keeping information in the cloud is very useful, but nothing is perfect. The cloud is more prone to security risks as they can be easily accessed if left unprotected. This makes choosing the right cloud service highly important. Information is being held on external servers that can be logged into, copied or even stolen. If your cloud technology isn’t reliable, you could find yourself losing clients or facing legal issues. I bet you can think of a handful of companies in the news being hacked.
Finally, cloud technology has been shown to hold a great financial advantage for businesses. By utilizing a cloud service to store information, companies do not need to invest in on premise equipment. They don’t have to create their own data center or server room. Also, by not having to house this information on site you minimize the risk that could occur during an emergency. For example, your business is located in Houston and a hurricane hits. Your office could be destroyed, but your information is safe in the cloud. We all know that your company’s database and customer information could be your greatest asset.
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