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 gets you up and running on the cloud with minimal downtime. We’ll also onboard your staff in small groups so you can be sure every person on your team has a smooth transition 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?
Wondering how Cloud Computing can revolutionize your business’s data management? Cloud Computing services involve storing data beyond your physical location, allowing convenient internet access. Cloud services house applications, servers, databases, and software offsite in “cyberspace,” ensuring complete access from any location or device with an internet connection. Cloud desktops present an affordable, secure solution for maintaining agile teams, manageable budgets, and robust security for countless businesses across the country. Opting for cloud computing proves to be a strategic alternative to housing all your company’s data on a large server within your space, which requires maintenance, hardware upkeep, and increased utility costs for power and cooling. Cloud computing services provide security, speed, and customization equivalent to a dedicated physical server, with the main distinction being data storage in a virtual space managed by your cloud host, rather than 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. CloudSmart IT partners with Microsoft Azure for proficient cloud computing services. As your managed IT services partner, we facilitate the smooth transition of all your data to the cloud, proficiently manage your network, and enable seamless access to your Azure Virtual Desktop from any location.
How does Cloud Computing contribute to the reduction of IT expenses for my business?
Companies of all sizes choose Cloud support services for a variety of reasons. Over the last decade, Cloud solutions have become an essential tool that helps businesses stay nimble, save money, and compete within their industries. Moving your services to the cloud eliminates the expenses of buying hardware and software. Also, you will no longer need racks of servers and round-the-clock electricity for power and cooling. Not to mention the need for in-house IT experts for managing the infrastructure.
How can Cloud Computing help improve productivity?
Removing your on-site or hosted data center will relieve your IT team of necessary management tasks. These include software patching, hardware set up, and systems monitoring time. Cloud services remove the need for many of these tasks so your team can spend more time achieving more important business goals.
How can Cloud Computing increase reliability?
Cloud computing makes data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity easier and less expensive because data can be mirrored at multiple redundant sites on the cloud provider’s network. Most cloud computing services are provided on demand. Vast amounts of computing resources can be provisioned in minutes, giving businesses a lot of flexibility without the pressure of capacity planning. You’ll receive the right amount of IT resources exactly when needed.
Unlocking Cloud Desktop Potential 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
Scaling storage and software licenses up or down according to business needs is easily achieved with Cloud Computing, eliminating the need for hardware investment.
Automatic Updates
With data stored in the cloud, your software and applications receive automatic updates, guaranteeing access to the latest tools consistently.
Portability
Working from anywhere is made possible by Cloud Computing services, giving you and your employees the freedom to adjust to your company's changing 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
Cloud computing emerges as an attractive option for cost control since you only pay for what you use. CloudSmart IT transforms Cloud Computing into a predictable operating expense, seamlessly integrating it into your company's monthly budget, sparing you from the substantial upfront capital investment associated with 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.
Tap into the Capabilities 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.
The process is straightforward: CloudSmart IT’s Key2Cloud is a USB drive that plugs into any computer. It comes customized and fully loaded with everything you need to access your data on the cloud. Plug it in, click the cloud icon, and start working. 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
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.
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.
Contact us now for a conversation with an IT Expert
Our professional team of IT experts in Middle Tennessee understands the unique technical needs that come with running an entire business. We offer everything you need in IT support to keep your day-to-day operations running smoothly. If you’re looking for specialized ongoing IT support from a team you can trust, we are ready to help. Book a call to discover how we can best suit your unique professional needs.