Cloud Computing: New Fad or Serious Business Advantage?

Cloud Computing is a phrase heard more and more in business circles.  The economics are compelling.  Most organizations today have computers and networks that do not use the full capacity of the systems and for good reason.  Any system must have the "elasticity" to change and meet tomorrow's demands of your business.  Is there any other area of business where you consistently pay for 80-90% more than you need?  Office space?  Phone service?  Utilities?   Certainly NOT!

Cloud Computing allows organizations to use what they need when they need it and pay for it at the end of the month.  That is the compelling economic proposition!  Owners and their companies no longer need to pay large amounts of money for new servers and software.  Now the best technology is available for use in the Internet "cloud" for a fraction of the cost freeing CAPEX funds to go to other critical needs like sales, marketing, training, new staff, and more.

Cloud Computing comes in different types so it is critically important to work with a small business computing specialist to design and launch the best and most economical cloud computing model to server your company's needs.  To determine whether you have a business computing specialist who can meet your needs, find out three things about them before you consider working together:

  1. Has the specialist implemented cloud computing in their own organization and for how long?  If they are new to cloud computing or don't use it, you will be paying them to learn.  How could you expect your company to benefit from their lack of experience and expertise?
  2. Does the specialist focus on your business processes and not the technology?  The value of cloud computing is found in the degree that it saves money on CAPEX and automates your critical business processes in the "Cloud" and in your offices.
  3. Does the specialist require a long-term commitment or do you have the option to make changes as your business needs dictate?  A major value of cloud computing is the "elasticity" of the technology to meet changing and temporary needs.  Long term commitments lock in a model that fits today and may need to change next week.  Retain your ability to be flexible and even make a total change if needed.

There are more key considerations, but these three will provide a clear indication of whether you are making a good investment of your time to go deeper into cloud computing with the specialist.

Contact BeckITSystems for a free copy of the new book, Small Business Cloud Computing and the opportunity to try cloud computing for 30 days FREE Call 703.433.0730; or email us, cloud@beckitsystems.com


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