What is Cloud Computing

• It’s no surprise that the cloud is such a hot topic among small to medium business owners who are looking for the latest, most cost effective solution to their business IT needs. After all, few advancements have the potential to revolutionise the way businesses access, store and interact with data to the extent that cloud computing does.
• But what is cloud computing? In a nutshell, cloud computing eliminates the need for costly servers and data storage devices by hosting software and data on shared servers, which are accessed remotely via a broadband connection. This means that large up-front capital expenditure on servers and software is essentially eliminated. Instead, you will just pay for access to the server and its support. What’s more, many software publishers are offering month to month payment plans for their software packages that are accessed via the cloud, meaning you only pay for what you need, when you need it.
• The potential benefits are undeniable and that’s why so many of our forward thinking clients are asking us why cloud computing is important in the future of their businesses. The advantages are particularly relevant to small to medium enterprises, where flexibility and adaptability are vital. With cloud computing, you get almost infinite scalability, without the need to invest in additional server capacity. If you need more resources for a limited period or for a big project, they are available and you pay only for what you use. IT support is streamlined and simplified, as we can access your systems remotely via the cloud to rectify any issues without interrupting your workflow.
• There’s no doubt that cloud computing is the way forward and ASG can help you to migrate your systems progressively, so that you and your team can test the waters and familiarise yourselves with the system in steps. Contact us now for more information and to find out how moving your businesses IT systems into the cloud can save you time and money.      

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