Declare Freedom From Expensive Software,
Hardware And
Network Upgrades

Office 365 and Google Apps are two perfect mainstream examples of the cloud computing trend for small businesses. For an inexpensive monthly fee, you can access and fully use MS Office applications that used to cost a few hundred dollars to purchase. Plus, since the cloud provider powers the apps, you don’t need an expensive, power-hungry desktop to use them – a simple Internet connection on a laptop or tablet works just fine.

What Is “Cloud Computing”?

Cloud computing, or “going to the cloud,” is very similar to the concept of paying for electricity as a utility, rather than purchasing and running your own generator to power your home or office. Utility companies shoulder the burden of generating and delivering electricity to many people. They are able to offer affordable “pay-as-you-go” pricing to anyone seeking reliable power and/or water services. Following this analogy, Microsoft owns the cost of hosting, securing, and delivering network services (such as MS Office applications). The public pays a monthly fee to use Microsoft’s applications.

Is This A Smart Move?

The simple fact is cloud computing is NOT a good fit for every company. If you don’t get all the facts or you’re not fully understanding the pros and cons, you can end up making some VERY poor and expensive decisions that you’ll deeply regret later. For instance, you need to consider the reliability of your Internet connection, what type of help desk support you want, security, what other applications (accounting, CRM, LOB, etc.) you need, and which devices (scanners, printers, iPads) you need to use.

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