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Business benefits of Cloud Computing

Cloud Technology
Adam Bird
OAS Technology Group
 
So your IT department is coming to you and talking about “the cloud” and its many technical benefits; it’s flexible, scalable and additional resource allocation is a snap. Plus you can take advantage of enterprise grade hardware and security not normally utilised by you as a SMB.
 
But what are the benefits to you as the business owner? Here are some features that a Cloud Computing solution can offer you – and still keep the IT guys happy!
 
1. Better use of resources - People are an organisation’s biggest asset and cloud computing allows you to better utilise this asset. Cloud shifts accountability for IT hardware management from you to the cloud provider.
This can offer greater efficiency and less operational issues, allowing your employees to spend time on other, more important activities.
 
2. Disaster Recovery - When companies start relying on cloud-based services, they no longer require complex disaster recovery plans.
Cloud computing providers take care of most issues, and faster.
 
3. Teleworking – Being on a cloud service, you and your employees will have the opportunity to work from anywhere at any time, as long as you have internet access. For some businesses, this benefit has already shown cost savings.
 For example, with more and more employees working remotely, the need and cost for office space is reduced. In addition, the potential to offer employees flexible arrangements can improve work-life balance and boost productivity.
 
4. Environmentally friendly - Businesses using Cloud Computing only use the server space they need, which decreases their carbon footprint.
This results in less energy consumption and carbon emissions than using on-site servers. Better for the environment and reduced energy costs for your business.
 
As you can see, there is much more to Cloud Computing than technology alone. The true power of Cloud is how the technology can benefit your business as a whole!
 
For further information contact OAS on (02) 4940 1800, email adam.bird@oas.com.au or visit www.oas.com.au
 

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