Do you work from home? Try Cloud Computing with CloudSmart IT
Cloud Computing is a convenient, secure, and affordable way to manage your company’s data, files, and software applications. Cloud Computing is a smart solution for businesses that want:
- A work-from-home arrangement for all or partial staff
- Multiple business locations
- Off-site employees
- Teams that share files and applications
- Aging infrastructure or servers that need to be updated
- Changing compliance standards
- A recent or future merger with another company
CloudSmart IT’s full-service process ensures a seamless transition to the cloud with minimal downtime. We’ll also onboard your staff in small groups to guarantee a smooth transition for every team member to cloud AVD.
We’re here to take the headaches and mysteries out of business tech with reliable managed IT support services and expert IT consulting designed with your business in mind. We’re proud to serve businesses in the Nashville area, including finance, manufacturing, healthcare, non-profits, and faith-based organizations.
We provide deep industry knowledge across various sectors and deliver world-class and diverse expertise to establish your modern office with the optimal information technology for your situation and business goals. Whether the objective is to enhance customer service or boost sales, it’s imperative for businesses to have technology configured in the right way, serving its intended purpose as a valuable asset rather than a hindrance.
What is Cloud Computing?
Considering Cloud Computing as a convenient and accessible solution to manage your company’s data? “Cloud Computing services” entail storing data beyond your physical location, allowing internet access from anywhere. Cloud services store applications, servers, databases, and software offsite in “cyberspace,” granting complete access from any location or device with an internet connection. Cloud desktops offer an affordable, secure means to maintain nimble teams, manageable budgets, and tight security for countless businesses nationwide. Choosing cloud computing provides a smart alternative to housing all your company’s data on a large, physically located server, entailing maintenance, hardware upkeep, and increased utility costs for power and cooling. Cloud computing services match the security, speed, and customization of a dedicated physical server, with the key difference being data storage in a virtual space managed by your cloud host, as opposed to a large piece of equipment at your location. Examples of cloud computing hosts include Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure (our cloud partner), and Amazon Web Services. Collaborating with Microsoft Azure, CloudSmart IT excels in cloud computing. As your managed IT services partner, we streamline moving all your data to the cloud, manage your network, and ensure access to your Azure Virtual Desktop from any location.
How can Cloud Computing help my business reduce IT cost?
Companies, regardless of their size, opt for Cloud support services for diverse reasons. Over the past decade, Cloud solutions have become indispensable, enabling businesses to maintain agility, cut costs, and thrive in their respective industries. Transitioning your services to the cloud eliminates the expenses associated with purchasing hardware and software. Furthermore, you no longer require extensive server racks or continuous electricity for power and cooling. Not to forget, the need for in-house IT experts to manage the infrastructure is also eliminated.
Wondering about the productivity benefits of Cloud Computing?
Eliminating your on-site or hosted data center will free up your IT team from essential management tasks, such as software patching, hardware setup, and systems monitoring. Cloud services eliminate the need for many of these tasks, allowing your team to dedicate more time to achieving more important business goals.
How can Cloud Computing enhance reliability?
Cloud computing simplifies data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity, making them more cost-effective by allowing data to be mirrored at multiple redundant sites on the cloud provider’s network. Most cloud computing services are provided on demand, enabling businesses to provision vast amounts of computing resources in minutes. This flexibility comes without the pressure of capacity planning, ensuring you receive the right amount of IT resources precisely when needed.
Cloud Desktops with CloudSmart IT
Unsure if Cloud Desktops are suitable for your business? Let us assist you. The CloudSmart IT consulting team will attentively listen to your business challenges and provide a tailored recommendation.
Cloud Computing might be a smart option if you and your team:
• Prefer predictable IT costs
• Operate from multiple business locations
• Have remote employees
• Need to collaborate on files and applications within a team
• Manage aging infrastructure or servers that require updates
• Must adhere to evolving compliance standards
• Have undergone (or are preparing for) a merger with another company.
Scalability
The flexibility of Cloud Computing enables the swift scaling of storage and software licenses based on business needs, without the need for hardware investment.
Automatic Updates
When your data is stored in the cloud, automatic updates for your software and applications mean you consistently have the latest tools readily available.
Portability
With Cloud Computing services, you and your employees can work from anywhere, granting the freedom to accommodate your company's evolving needs.
Remote Workers
Empower your workforce to work from anywhere, on any device, at any time. Implement a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy to reduce costs and streamline hardware procurement effectively.
Cost Savings
Cost control becomes more manageable with cloud computing, as you only pay for what you use. CloudSmart IT structures Cloud Computing as a predictable operating expense, seamlessly fitting into your company's monthly budget, alleviating the burden of a significant upfront capital investment for building and maintaining a physical server.
Along with SaaS, VOIP, Network Security and more, Cloud Computing can be an important part of your customized managed IT support services with CloudSmart IT.
Explore the Potential of the Cloud
We’ve made cloud computing even easier and more affordable with CloudSmart IT’s Key2Cloud option, so you and your team can access your cloud desktop even more easily and securely from any computer, anywhere.
Plug. Click. Instant Desktop.
Here’s how it works: CloudSmart IT’s Key2Cloud is a USB drive that plugs into any computer, customized and fully loaded with everything you need to access your data on the cloud. Plug it in, click the cloud icon, and get to work. No downloads, no special apps, no hassle.
Added Security
Manage, activate, and deactivate individual Key2Cloud keys remotely in the event of lost or stolen keys, staffing changes, regulatory updates, and more.
Even More Cost Savings
By not requiring dedicated support for your computer’s operating system, Key2Cloud enables us to provide cloud computing at a simple, fixed cost per user.
Remote Workers
Empower your workforce to work from anywhere, on any device, at any time. Implement a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy to reduce costs and streamline hardware procurement effectively.
Use Any Computer
With Key2Cloud, your employees have the flexibility to access their work desktop from any computer. This not only enhances remote work options but also introduces "BYOD" (Bring Your Own Device) incentives, contributing to cost savings for your company and boosting employee satisfaction.
Reach out now to talk to an IT Expert
Our dedicated team of IT experts in Middle Tennessee recognizes the unique technical demands inherent in managing an entire business. We offer a complete range of IT support services to ensure the smooth functioning of your day-to-day operations. If you’re in search of specialized ongoing IT support from a trustworthy team, we’re here to assist. Book a call to uncover how we can cater to your specific professional needs.