Is Cloud Computing Right for Your Business?

Cloud Computing may finally be compelling for small to medium sized businesses. To get an idea of the size of the expected market for SMBs, CRN has published a recent survey of more than 3000 SMBs at http://tinyurl.com/7d8v2aj.

There are advantages and limitations to Cloud Computing. As such, you will want to assess your company's situation carefully to ensure Cloud Computing is a good fit as part of your annual business plan. Businesses that would benefit from several of Cloud's advantages without being impacted by the limitations, make good candidates for Cloud Computing.

Keep in mind that when you do engage an IT company, it should not be trying to sell any specific solution. Instead, your consultant should engage you in a discussion about yourself and your business. As a trusted IT partner, your consultant should  make recommendations that meet that your company's specific needs.

Good Cloud Candidates:

• A company that has remote employees, road warriors, mobile device users and business partners, who require access to critical applications, from wherever they are on multiple devices
• A company that is experiencing rapid growth or retraction
• A company that houses sensitive or proprietary information in its systems, but has weak physical security
• A company that houses proprietary data but has concerns about the physical protection and security of their systems
• A company that suffers frequent downtime and poor systems performance as a result of aging infrastructure
• A company that would rather have a monthly operating expense rather than make a large capital investment

Poor Cloud Candidates:

• A company who wants local control of their data and feels they lose that control in the cloud
• A company with applications that have large files that need to be accessed with little or no latency
• A company with limited options for Internet access
• A company with limited remote access or mobile access needs
• A company with proprietary software applications that must be hosted on-site

We are a premier IT services company who can help you make the determination whether a cloud implementation is right for you. Our team is MCSE-certified, experienced, and knowledgeable about many solutions. Our core value is to give you great customer care and communication while we take the worry out of your technology.
For more information, contact Jon Simms at  MountainViewCA@TeamLogicIT.com or visit  www.teamlogicit.com/MountainViewCA.