5 reasons to switch to the cloud | Storm Internet

Cloud computing is becoming increasingly more popular with SMEs, but why are so many small businesses switching to the cloud? It’s mainly because it increases efficiency and helps to save money, but there’s many more benefits.

Here’s a few reasons we suggest you should switch to a cloud based solution:

1. Cost savings

Statistics have shown that companies can save up to 30% in IT costs over 3 years by switching to the cloud. Paying a fixed monthly bill rather than incurring high capital expenses is a popular option for start-up’s, often resulting in beneficial tax implications. Only paying for the resources you require means that you aren’t wasting money on technology that you don’t need, and overheads such as power and license fees are also reduced. Savings can also be made on staff, IT people don’t come cheap and with cloud computing your provider’s staff should be on hand to handle any emergencies.

2. Peace of mind

Disasters happen. But with cloud computing you no longer need to worry about complex disaster recovery plans as your service provider will take care of most issues, and they can do it faster. With data stored in the cloud, it can still be accessed no matter what happens. Your data should be stored on at least 2 different servers in different locations and good providers will offer 24/7/365 monitoring, giving you peace of mind that your critical data is safe, saving you money and allowing you to focus on running your business. Server maintenance will be managed by your service provider too, including the latest security updates.

3. Speed

The elasticity and self-service nature of a cloud based solution naturally lends itself to enabling businesses to innovate, experiment and deliver software based solutions quickly. It also gives a competitive advantage over companies that don’t use the cloud who often rely on slow, laborious tape backup methods – which cloud users simply don’t need to worry about.

4. Accessibility

Allowing your employees to work securely from anywhere, at any time. This means business doesn’t have to stop when staff are out of the office or travelling. Moving to the cloud means that employees can access the information they require anywhere, increasing employee productivity.

5. Scalability

Many businesses face spikes in traffic visiting their website, for example, seasonal fluctuations at Christmas. With a cloud based solution you have the flexibility to expand or downsize efficiently, as required, and you only pay for what you use too.

Contact us for more information on how you can save by switching to a cloud based solution by calling 0800 817 4727 or emailing us at [email protected]