21/01/2013
Benefits of using the Cloud for today's businesses:
Mobility and Disaster Recovery
Since the business applications are accessed using any internet- browser installed device, organizations today can migrate from complex set- ups that are constrained within their company premises. Using cloud technology, the applications can be configured to have employees on the field accessing real time information regardless of where they are located. Staff can access the cloud anytime and provides the ability to become mobile in dealing with unforeseen situations or circumstances that may come their way.
Cost Savings
Deploying applications in the cloud means companies can make significant cost savings by reducing the expenditures on maintenance and upgrades of traditional and legacy IT systems. If payment is by subscription, companies need only to pay for what they use and no need to worry about scalability issues or future licensing issues.
Quick Wins
Business applications can be rapidly deployed which can be a significant ability considering the fast-paced nature of today's industry where speed is a key necessity and performance indicator.
No Physical or Device Constraints
Employees have secure access to all the information they require irrespective of the computer they are working on or where they are physically. Relocation or expansion becomes more of a seamless experience.
Social Media - The Game Changer
Organizations now turn to Social Media to generate more business. This allows sales, marketing and services departments to generate leads, create opportunities, interact with customers, respond to cases, and get customer feedback by utilizing lower-cost interaction channels, such as email, plus chat, web self-service knowledge base, Twitter and Facebook. This can result in significant cost savings for companies.
