The first week of August is known nationally as Simplify Your Life Week. One of the best ways to simplify your life, especially on a professional level, is to transition to cloud computing. The cloud offers vast storage, accessibility and security benefits for all of your data.
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Better Storage Options
Traditionally, data would be stored on a physical hard drive with a certain amount of space available that is prone to corruption, destruction and theft. With the cloud, all data storage is virtual. Instead of having to buy a new hard drive any time you want to upgrade storage, you can complete this action virtually at a much lower cost without the headache of transferring data to a new hard drive or storing data in multiple locations.
Flexibility and Accessibility
Putting data and documents on the cloud means people can access the information they need no matter where they are. Having this flexibility and accessibility means improved productivity for everyone on the team. Instead of being tied to one location, they can work from anywhere with the cloud.
Security
Many companies fear the cloud provides subpar security since data can be accessed from anywhere by anyone. The beauty of the cloud and having an experience cloud computing provider is that businesses can custom create their security and authorization levels. You can ensure that only certain employees can have access to certain files at certain areas in order to keep security levels high.
Collaboration and Communication
With cloud computing, multiple team members can work on the same file or project to create a collaborative environment no matter where they are. This also improves communication with the ability to work together and comment on the same thing.
Disaster Recovery
When all of your data is virtually stored on the cloud, recovering your information in case of a disaster is much easier. As we mentioned earlier, hardware can get destroyed or stolen. The cloud keeps data protected in a virtual space outside of disasters. You can even remote lock or wipe your data in case of a data breach. It is always a good idea to store your information in multiple secure locations and the cloud should be one of them.
Environmentally Friendly
Since the cloud is virtual, there are no in-office hardware equipment systems that require electricity and energy. Rooms full of hardware need to stay at an optimal temperature to avoid corruption and each device sucks a great deal of energy. The cloud is a much greener choice.
A Competitive Advantage
Large companies and corporations have massive server rooms and systems to store all of their data, allowing them to scale and grow. Smaller companies have had trouble competing with these firms before cloud computing. The cloud offers a flexible data storage option that provides scalability in small organizations that would be otherwise limited.
