subject: The Hardest Part Of Moving Into The Cloud [print this page] There are a lot of reasons to move your companys software into the cloud, and very few drawbacks to keep you from doing it. Still, we think the hardest part of moving into the cloud is the one that holds most people back: accepting a new way of doing things.
Simply put, cloud computing is just something that's a lot different from what a lot of executives and business owners are used to. In fact, it runs contrary to many of the principles (like building an in-house department and having reliable equipment at your facility) that used to be associated with good IT.
With that in mind, here are a handful of reasons to make the switch now:
You might be amazed at how much your company can save. Although we have written about this in the past, it can't be stated enough: More than 90% of all the companies out there could probably save tens of thousands of dollars per year and possibly a lot more by switching to a cloud computing platform.
That's a compelling enough reason at any time, but in today's tough economy, that makes it an option that very few organizations can afford to ignore.
The cloud is safe and reliable. Perhaps the biggest misconception about cloud computing is the idea that it's somehow less safe than having hardware and software located inside your own office. That's simply not true, especially when you consider that a modern cloud facility has on-site security, encrypted data connections, continuous backup systems, and multiple sources of power to rely on. Not many of our clients can claim to have any of those things, much less all of them working together, which is why moving to the cloud often represents a security upgrade.
Moving into the cloud is usually seamless. Because it involves servers and equipment at a remote location, many business owners and executives mistakenly think that transitioning to cloud computing must be a long, complicated, and potentially risky process. The reality is that it usually involves little more than signing some key documents and making a couple of decisions.
After that, your outsourced IT partner can move your software and data into the cloud almost without you noticing. Don't let the mistaken impression keep you from exploring one of the best technology ideas to come around in a long time.
Cloud computing is actually based on some very simple principles, and can bring powerful bottom-line benefits to almost any organization. To find out more, simply contact a member of our team and well walk you through every step of the process.
