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10 Ways Cloud Computing Revolutionizes Your Business

October 26, 2016

Cloud computing can be described as the practice of using a network of remote servers which are hosted on the Internet in order to store, manage and process data. Instead of using personal or local servers, one uses computing services delivered online. Software programs can be delivered online, and when that happens, it is known as Software as a Service (SaaS). When a platform to build applications is delivered online to developers and IT companies, it is known as Platform as a Service. Similarly, when storage and other services typically associated with hardware are delivered online, it is known as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). Evidently, cloud computing has allowed a number of companies to access technologies that they otherwise couldn’t have. Shared platforms mean, more money saved and technology being more accessible. With this premise, companies have been able to save costs and focus more on the things that they are great at. [php snippet= 1] In this article, let us take a look at ten ways through which cloud computing revolutionizes your business. Enhances collaboration Cloud computing brings a wide array of benefits to an organization – an important one being collaboration. Employees and their supervisors can easily collaborate, while they are on different systems, or in different countries. As unrealistic as that might sound, cloud computing is the only way to enhance collaboration at work. It is also easier to supervise and guide employees when files are shared and discussed together. Gives you access to technologies you can’t afford or find Most companies cannot afford to buy proprietary software programs with single licenses. It also does not make sense to do so. Even small companies can now access technologies that were hitherto unknown or inaccessible to them, thanks to cloud computing. Software as a Service (SaaS) ensures that everyone can have a piece of the cake. This inherent democracy is built into cloud technology, and that can revolutionize the way you conduct business. Reduces clutter Cloud computing helps you to bring in discipline and organization. You will be able to manage data better and get rid of unwanted files and software programs. Most importantly, when everything is run on the cloud, it frees up time and energy to focus on more important things. In other words, cloud de-clutters your organization and helps you to be more efficient and productive. Supports mobility Most people use mobile phones and tablets more than they would ever use a personal computer. Society has vastly changed and even employees prefer their own mobile devices to working on computers. When such is the case, you can actually make this a double edged sword. Cloud computing helps you to access mobile technology and ensure that you are not left behind. Enhances data integrity Whenever files are changed and edited, all the changes take place on the server. This helps everyone to access a single file and also track all the changes. This enhances data integrity, instead of you having to deal with various versions of a single file. In other words, cloud computing enhances data integrity and maintains uniformity of information all across. Is cost effective Cloud computing reduces expenditure like no other form of computing has. You will no longer need to invest in expensive manpower, expensive storage or expensive software. Cloud solves all these problems by bringing the best of technology to you at a faction of the cost. Moreover, the added efficiency and tools will help you to drive growth, which further reduces cost in your company. Makes you environmentally friendly Cloud computing avoids all kinds of paper and helps saves trees. It also helps you to avoid purchasing unnecessary infrastructure, which needs to be discarded after a few years. Imagine having to throw away hundreds of computers that lead to environmental damage? Instead, if you could access cloud, you will not have to invest in unnecessary computers, storage devices and machines. All this is done online and you just need a few computers to access the cloud. Keeps you updated with the latest in technology Cloud technology ensures that you do not have to upgrade your software or your storage systems regularly. You also do not have to worry about software updates as they happen automatically. In other words, you remain updated with all the latest in technology and you will never be redundant or outdated again. Brings in automation to your organization Automation helps companies to save costs, reduce manpower and make things more efficient. Many tasks could be automated, if companies were ready to do so. HR, finance, billing, shipping, etc can all be automated and unnecessary jobs can be cut. Freed up manpower can be trained and used for tasks that cannot be automated. In fact, we are all moving towards a service-oriented society, where most things are done by computers, and people just manage things. Helps you focus on growth With all the time, money and manpower that you save, you can focus on growing your company. You can focus on your core activities without feeling bothered by unimportant things such as upgrading software or how much storage you are left with. Cloud computing makes everything easy and streamlined so that you can spend time on what is really important for your business. Revolutionize your growth with cloud computing As you can see above, cloud computing has a number of advantages and can revolutionize your business in no time. In fact, the changes are so quick and apparent that most companies choose to integrate cloud computing deeper into their architecture. Cloud computing enhances collaboration, gives you access to difficult and expensive technologies, makes you efficient by removing clutter, helps you go mobile and is cost effective. It is also an added bonus that you can claim to environmentally friendly and green, which helps in promotions and branding. Last but not the least; you will be able to automate most of your critical functions and remain abreast with the latest in technology, ultimately helping you with

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How to Save Money on Cloud Computing?

October 7, 2016

It now need not be explained to people that cloud computing saves money. This is the primary reason why people choose cloud computing models. It is clear that as you read this article, thousands of businesses worldwide are wondering how best to use cloud technology to reduce their costs, access technology that is otherwise prohibitive and simply make things easier so that their business can grow and make more profits. Yet, cloud computing is not free. It costs money too. Sometimes, it can cost a lot more than you expected, especially if you do not understand cloud computing very well. Even those who understand cloud computing, make the same mistakes that others do, and end up spending unnecessary amounts of money on IT expenditure. Here is the shocker: if you thought you are already saving money on cloud computing and you needn’t read any further, you can still cut down on costs attributed to cloud computing itself. In fact, there are a number of ways through which you can reduce cloud computing expenditure, and save crucial finances that can be used for other purposes. [php snippet=1] Don’t try too much customization Most companies make the mistake of asking for too many customizations. This may seem like a great idea but customization costs money. If you choose SaaS products as they are before customization, you get a lot of things for free. A few customizations can be avoided if they are not critical. In other words, focus on what you want to do with the software, and do not worry about making the tool the way you dream it to be. This way, you will save money. Keep things simple It is always a good idea to keep things simple, even in cloud services. Do not add services or functions that you do not need and ensure that integrations are as simple as possible. You could choose a multi-platform approach as many workloads run better on this sort of model. Moreover, if your cloud computing functions are simple, you will not have to worry about unnecessary downtimes. Do not think of scaling if you can’t afford it A lot of companies always have big dreams. Now, having big dreams is not a bad thing. It helps organizations to be optimistic and ambitious. However, if you think of scaling when you are not yet starting out, you will incur unnecessary expenditures. Be conservative and think of scaling only when profits are increasing and more business is looming in the corner. Scaling up cloud computing should never be an option until you can afford it. Don’t use what you do not need Many cloud vendors offer a lot of bells and whistles. If you are out there to gain certain benefits from the cloud, do so without accepting all that is sold to you. In other words, do not use what you do not need. Strip down your cloud based tools and you will notice that you will not only feel leaner but a lot more efficient. Learn to manage your data Unnecessary data can cause your storage to run out very quickly. While it feels like there is unlimited space in the cloud, there isn’t. For every file that you retain, or for every unnecessary app that you run, or for every report that is fed into the software, you are using up your storage space. Once you cross a certain threshold, you will have to purchase storage at an extra cost. The only way to deal with this problem is to manage your data well. Do not move everything to the cloud The cloud is the hottest topic among enterprises, and most companies are way too eager to move everything to the cloud, so that they can feel self-satisfied that they have gotten rid of their legacy tools and are now pretentiously in the cloud. Unfortunately, storms will brew very soon if one takes a reckless approach. It makes sense to analyze what needs to be moved to cloud and what would be better left off the cloud. Give emphasis to security While cloud saves a lot of money, it comes with certain security risks for which you alone will be responsible. Speak with your cloud service provider to find out how you can avoid cloud related security risks and what you can do to protect yourself from malicious threats. By placing an emphasis on security, you will avoid unnecessary costs related to damage control once security has been breached. Choose the right cloud service provider Last but not the least, you need to know and understand the approach your cloud vendor takes. If your vendor is selling you a lot more than you need, and is not constructively asking you to reduce cloud expenditure himself, you may smell a rat. Moreover, an efficient cloud service provider will help you save money just by providing great service and products, which ultimately is the best way to save expenditure. You can indeed reduce cloud expenditure As you can see from the list above, there are a number of ways you can further reduce costs associated with cloud computing. Most companies are not realizing that there is a good chunk of money that can be saved while using cloud services by foregoing unnecessary customization, by keeping things simple, by not scaling when one can’t afford it and by not using what one doesn’t need, one can save a lot of money on the cloud. Unnecessary data can be discarded and managed in more efficient ways, so that you do not have to purchase extra storage. Also, by avoiding moving everything to the cloud, you can again save money. By ensuring that you are taking all security-related precautions, you can avoid unnecessary expenses that come with damage control once a security breach occurs. Last but not the least, your cloud service provider should understand that cloud computing can save money even further, even when the client or the vendor has not thought about

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10 Ways You Can Maximize Cloud Outsourcing Success

May 13, 2015

Outsourcing anything can have its own share of worries ranging from cost cutting to quality. But without a doubt, outsourcing has been proven to be very beneficial. The same applies to cloud outsourcing too, and a successful, well thought-out and realistic plan can take your company to higher peaks of benefit & cost-savings. The number of benefits are plenty and to name a few, process improvements, expanded talent pools, cost containment, improved focus on core business and reduced time-to-market are essential. Even though, the benefits might seem luring enough to consider cloud outsourcing, you cannot turn a blind eye towards the inherent risks involved. An unsuccessful outsourcing project might have to compromise with the anticipated benefits. How about minimizing possible risks and maximizing the success? Just remember that no plan will give you a magical gain, you have to initiate a plan and wait for it to reap good results. The most important thing is to make a well-informed choice. Do not choose a plan only for the reason that it was successful for someone else as it might not work for you. Choose something that is perfect for your company and once you have chosen it, stick to it & follow the ten important steps below. 1. Clear objectives Before starting any kind of plan, your objectives need to be clear. A successful outsourcing strategy always begins with clearly defined objectives and measurable goals. As these objectives state the reasons for choosing an outsourcing program, throws light upon its business value and also provides a working framework of which vendor to choose, which model to use and to estimate the risks ahead, they also provide the context, which will help you to evaluate how successful or unsuccessful your strategy is. You can use these objectives as a scale to measure your performance and improve on it. 2. Realistic expectations The importance of setting realistic expectations cannot be stressed upon enough, while realistic expectations can motivate you. The brunt of unrealistic expectations can depress you. If you are a startup, you tend to decide ROI of the first year as a determinant of your plan’s success and this is the biggest blunder you can commit. Don’t be tensed by the high percent savings claimed by others. Forty percent savings or greater are rare and there are many costs like vendor selection costs, increased communication costs, redundant oversight, lessons learned, infrastructure and other “hidden” costs that will minimize your first-year performance. 3. Estimate the costs Like maintaining realistic expectations, it’s very important to estimate the costs accurately. The pressure to find a low cost plan hangs like a knife over your head but you cannot avoid certain costs. Some costs that cannot be avoided are the costs pertaining while selecting a vendor. This can take several people several months. Transitioning work and business processes, all the knowledge about the current work and the previous work need to be transferred. Maintaining of existing workforce, you can’t forget the people who are already working for you. Can you? 4. Assess your risks A risk-mitigation plan is a touchstone to check the viability of your outsourcing plan. It is not enough if you have a list of potential risks. You need to have a plan to face risks and not let them harm your outsourcing plan in an irreversible way. An aggressive risk-mitigation plan, which is thorough and well-thought-out can be time-consuming to produce & manage but it is worth to the last penny and minute spent on it. There are certain important things to consider while planning such as the impact, probability of the risk, your ability to control it and how effectively can you control it. 5. Objectivity in tracking benefits Don’t go overboard with the result estimation. Don’t show the results more than what they are just to maintain the expectations. Let the numbers tell the true story. If you have received lesser than expected, you need to find solutions to avoid these shortcomings. If you have gained more than expected, don’t underplay it. Wrong estimation of the results can be catastrophic for your company’s growth. While calculating the results, don’t separate overhead costs and project cost, as overall results matter in the end. You need to be able to find and use practices that will give you maximum results for a long term. 6. Correct outsourcing model While ensuring that all aspects of your outsourcing plan is important, choosing the correct model for your company needs to be kept at the pinnacle. When it comes to choosing the correct model, don’t jump on horses and choose something that you have heard great things about. You need to be sure that the model you choose will meet your company’s requirements, will be successful and fits your current circumstances. Learn about different models, go through its pros and cons & make an informed decision. Finally, choose one after you know its contractual flexibility, scope and distribution of responsibility. 7. Choose the right business partners If choosing the correct plan is the first step, the right business partners come right after it. The right business partners can compliment your company and make the model successful. The business partners you choose need to felicitate your objectives. Many vendors offer predefined structure of working, irrespective of how tempting it is. Don’t choose partners just at that. While trying to find a partner, ensure you follow request for information and request for process. These are very important steps. Find out about all the vendors available and then decide on who is perfect for you. 8. One step at a time Do not get into a frenzy mode about wanting a breakthrough with your very first project. Your first project needs to be treated as a way to get other projects. The beginning needs to be slow and cautious. Remember that the growth of your model depends on the success charts of the projects. Each successful or failed project is important to assess the growth of

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