Cloud computing is the management and provision of applications, information and data as a service. These services are provided over the internet, often on a consumption-based model.
Cloud computing provides a convenient way of accessing computing services, independent of the hardware you use or your physical location. It saves costs as removes the need for a dedicated IT Manager and relieves the need to store information on your PC, or mobile device with the assumption that the information can be quickly and easily accessed via the net.
Cloud applications offer flexibility and give SMEs access to the type of applications previously only available to large businesses.
The reliability of your internet connection is a fundamental consideration when moving to the Cloud.
In today’s world, the way businesses use the internet for all manner of applications means it’s more crucial than ever that they stay Connected. But success will involve far more than just subscribing to a service and expecting everything to work perfectly. The communications infrastructure is a critical risk to the success of Cloud services, and needs to be accounted for as part of the programme plan.
Many Cloud services are wholly dependent upon network connectivity in order to work effectively. If there are any issues with the network, it translates to potentially serious issues with application availability, functionality, performance and/or responsiveness. Companies therefore that do not upgrade their internet connection could be left struggling
Easynet Connect’s latest research clearly shows that Small Businesses need help to Cloudify their business. Some key findings: