Understanding the Cloud: Benefits for SMBs
How can the services of Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and other cloud services benefit your small business?
We will showcase these benefits for you.
How does cloud computing work??
Cloud computing is a service offered by a company to offload the risk of hosting an in-house server. They are generally web-based with a monthly subscription fee.
Benefits of the Cloud for SMBs
- Costs:
- Using the cloud can save you thousands of dollars on up-front fees. You no longer need to invest in equipment that can get dated and require a full-time person to maintain and configure it. You pay for what you use or pay a flat monthly fee.
- Scalable:
It’s easy to scale these services and pay more money. - Access Anywhere:
Access your cloud service from anywhere in the world. - Updates:
The cloud provider handles all services. Patches, updates, and backups. You don’t usually have to worry about your data, unless you’re using Microsoft, which does not guarantee the security of your data. - Collaboration:
Team-based. It’s easy for your entire team to collaborate on projects and files using tools like Microsoft SharePoint. - Disaster Recovery:
As mentioned before, your data is generally secure and backed up on their servers.
Types of Cloud Services
- Cloud storage
- Cloud-based software such as QuickBooks, Mailchimp, Dropbox, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Google G Suite
- Hosting:
Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, and Google all offer a variety of services for online computing
Downside:
Monthly fees. Long-term contracts.
At Blackhawk MSP, we help small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) transition to the cloud with ease and security. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today to discover how we can utilize cloud technology to propel your business forward. Contact us today to find out how we can utilize cloud technology to propelcontact us today to learn how we can leverage cloud technology to propel
