Working from home? Try Cloud Computing!
Cloud Computing is a convenient, secure, and affordable solution for managing your company’s data, files, and software applications. It’s a smart choice for businesses in search of:
- 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.
Benefit from our profound industry knowledge across various sectors, providing world-class and diverse expertise to set up your modern office with the best information technology tailored to your situation and business goals. Whether the aim is to enhance customer service or boost sales, it’s crucial for businesses to have technology set up appropriately, serving the right purpose and acting as an asset rather than a hindrance.
What is Cloud Computing?
Cloud Computing offers a convenient and accessible way of managing your company’s data. The term “Cloud Computing services” refers to storing your data outside your physical location, accessible over the internet from anywhere. With cloud services, your applications, servers, databases, and software are stored offsite and available in “cyberspace,” giving you full access from any location or device with an internet connection. Cloud desktops are an affordable, secure way to keep teams nimble, budgets manageable, and security tight for millions of businesses across the country. Opting for cloud computing is a wise alternative to housing all your company’s data on a big server physically located in your space, requiring maintenance, hardware upkeep, and increased utility costs to power and cool. Cloud computing services are just as secure, fast, and customizable as a dedicated physical server. The only difference is that your data is stored in a virtual space that your cloud host manages, instead of a big piece of equipment that exists solely at your location. Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure (our cloud partner), and Amazon Web Services are all examples of cloud computing hosts. CloudSmart IT partners with Microsoft Azure for cloud computing. As your managed IT services partner, we can help your business move all of your data to the cloud, manage your network, and access your Azure Virtual Desktop from anywhere.
In what ways can Cloud Computing assist my business in lowering IT expenses?
Opting for Cloud support services is a common choice for companies of all sizes, driven by various factors. Cloud solutions have evolved into an essential tool over the last decade, aiding businesses in staying agile, reducing costs, and remaining competitive in their industries. Shifting your services to the cloud eradicates the need to invest in hardware and software. Additionally, you can do away with racks of servers and the constant need for electricity to power and cool them. This shift also eliminates the requirement for in-house IT experts to manage the infrastructure.
How can Cloud Computing contribute to enhanced productivity?
The removal of your on-site or hosted data center alleviates your IT team from essential management tasks, including software patching, hardware setup, and systems monitoring. Cloud services eliminate the need for many of these tasks, enabling your team to focus more time on accomplishing critical 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.
CloudSmart IT: Elevating Business with Cloud Desktops
Wondering if Cloud Desktops are right for your business? We can help. The CloudSmart IT consulting team will listen to your business challenges and make a recommendation that works for your company.
Cloud Computing could be a smart option if you and your team:
• Predictable IT costs
• Have multiple business locations
• Remote employees
• Need to share files and applications with a team
• Have aging infrastructure or servers that need to be updated
• Need to meet changing compliance standards
• Have merged (or are preparing to merge) with another company.
Scalability
Cloud Computing allows for quick scaling of storage and software licenses up or down based on business needs, without the necessity for hardware investment.
Automatic Updates
The cloud storage approach ensures that, with your data in the cloud, your software and applications undergo automatic updates, providing you with the most up-to-date tools.
Portability
Cloud Computing services empower you and your employees to work from anywhere, providing the flexibility to adapt to your company's changing needs.
Remote Workers
Provide your workforce with the capability to work from anywhere, on any device, anytime. Implement a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy to cut costs and streamline hardware procurement.
Cost Savings
Cloud computing can be a highly attractive option for cost control since you only pay for what you use. CloudSmart IT transforms Cloud Computing into a predictable operating expense integrated into your company's monthly budget, eliminating the substantial upfront capital investment required 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
CloudSmart IT’s Key2Cloud option has made cloud computing even more user-friendly and economical. This means you and your team can access your cloud desktop with enhanced ease and security 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
Effectively handle, activate, and deactivate individual Key2Cloud keys remotely in situations such as 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
Enable your workforce to work from anywhere, on any device, and at any time. Implementing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy is an effective way to cut costs and simplify hardware procurement.
Use Any Computer
Your employees can use their Key2Cloud to access their work desktop from any computer. In addition to remote work flexibility, this opens the door to "BYOD" (Bring Your Own Device) incentives that can save your company money and keep your employees happy, too.
Call Now to Speak 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.