The Benefits of Cloud Computing for Government

Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is growing exponentially, but many entities still have reservations about using the cloud for their data management and data storage.Many local governments fear that the cloud is unsecure and expensive, but there are just some of many misconceptions about the cloud. It is important for local governments to understand the benefits of cloud computing. Photo credit: Seansie / Foter / CC BY Increased Security The root of reservations about switching to the cloud comes from a misguided belief that the cloud is insecure. Many imagine a private, enterprise cloud the same way they view the cloud storage on their phones. Yet the enterprise cloud that a government would…

The Benefits of CRM for Records and Information Management Month

CRM

April is known as Records and Information Management Month, areas MDL Technology specializes in. An excellent way to keep track of customer or client records and information is by using a customer relationship management (CRM) system. There are many benefits to using a CRM system for your data. Photo credit: Sean MacEntee / Foter / CC BY Improve Customer Service A CRM allows you to put all of your customer information in one place that is easy to search through and access. You can also track all interactions the customer had with your brand, from purchasing products to every question they have had after calling in to customer service. When…

Happy World Backup Day! Tips for Backing Up Your Business Data

Disaster Recovery

March 31 is known internationally as World Backup Day, a holiday that reminds everyone in the digital age how important it is to backup data in case of an emergency. At MDL Technology, this holiday is widely celebrated! Backing up data is one of our specialties and we want to make sure you celebrate this day the most efficient way possible by giving you tips on backing up your business data. Photo credit: FutUndBeidl / Foter / CC BY Create a Plan Before you can start to backup your data, you need to come up with a plan for your data. Traditional backup where everything is put on a separate…

The Benefits of Cloud Computing for Construction Companies

Cloud Computing

Technology has been a constant in the construction industry since the 1990s when companies realized how much of their resources were wasted on paper plans and mailing proofs, as Microsoft reminds us. Cloud computing is the next step in the construction industry’s technology era, yet 30 percent of construction companies are still hesitant to make the leap as of a 2013 study by Sefaira. Once you migrate, the benefits of cloud computing are known immediately. Photo credit: JD Hancock / Foter / CC BY Cost Savings The first and arguably most important benefit you are going to see from cloud computing is the cost savings. Eighty-two percent of companies that…