Work from home? Try Cloud Computing
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?
Exploring the benefits of Cloud Computing for your business’s data management? Cloud Computing services entail storing data outside your physical location, enabling accessible internet use. Cloud services store applications, servers, databases, and software offsite in “cyberspace,” ensuring complete access from any location or device with an internet connection. Cloud desktops provide an affordable, secure solution to maintain agile teams, manageable budgets, and robust security for numerous businesses nationwide. Opting for cloud computing proves to be a strategic alternative to housing all your company’s data on a large server within your space, demanding maintenance, hardware upkeep, and increased utility costs for power and cooling. Cloud computing services offer security, speed, and customization equivalent to a dedicated physical server, differing only in 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 comprehensive cloud computing services. As your managed IT services partner, we ensure a seamless transition of all your data to the cloud, proficiently manage your network, and facilitate easy 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.
Considering the productivity advantages of Cloud Computing?
The elimination of your on-site or hosted data center relieves your IT team from vital management tasks like software patching, hardware setup, and systems monitoring. Many of these tasks become unnecessary with cloud services, allowing your team to redirect their time toward achieving more significant 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.
Exploring CloudSmart IT’s Cloud Desktops
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
With Cloud Computing services, you and your employees can work from anywhere, granting the freedom to accommodate your company's evolving 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
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.
Unleash the Power 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 simple: CloudSmart IT’s Key2Cloud is a USB drive that effortlessly plugs into any computer. It comes customized and fully loaded with everything necessary 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
Remote management, activation, and deactivation of individual Key2Cloud keys are effortlessly executed in response to events like lost or stolen keys, staffing changes, regulatory updates, and more.
Even More Cost Savings
Key2Cloud doesn’t require dedicated support for your computer’s operating system, so we can make cloud computing available for a straightforward, fixed cost per user.
Remote Workers
Empower your workforce to work from anywhere, on any device, at any time. Implementing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy is an effective strategy to reduce 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.
Reach out now to talk to an IT Expert
The professional team of IT experts in Middle Tennessee understands the distinctive technical requirements associated with running an entire business. We provide all-encompassing IT support to maintain the smooth operation of your day-to-day activities. If you’re looking for specialized ongoing IT support from a team you can rely on, we are prepared to help. Book a call to discover how we can tailor our services to suit your unique professional needs.