What exactly is working in the cloud? Using cloud based apps like Google Drive, Slack, Box and hundreds more, simply means – no more hard drives! You’re working on the internet. Businesses access their software through applications that store data on secure and remote servers.
This phenomenon has revolutionized businesses around the world.
Imagine being able to access the same document, from any device, anywhere. That is exactly what entrepreneurs and small businesses are accomplishing so it has made goals achievable and efficient.
Let’s look at the some of the ways working in the cloud is making our lives easier!
Get It Done On the Beach
Whether it is your MacBook, android, PC or tablet, the same data will be accessible through the cloud software of your choice. Quickbooks Online and a martini oceanfront, anyone?
Automatic Software Updates
Say goodbye to the ugly server notifications to update security and upgrade software. Enjoy the beauty of cloud computing taking place behind the scenes!
Capital Expenditure Free
No more hardware purchases and installation procedures. Setting up is streamlined and user-friendly.
It’s All About Teamwork
Collaboration with your colleagues has never been easier. Imagine two people being able to edit the same document from two different places at the same. File-sharing is now a pleasure.
Document Control Has a New Definition
The best part – you don’t have to sift through mails chains and threads with conflicting content or old attachments. Goodbye formatting issues! As a result of streamlining document control, everyone always see the same information, even when in a different part of the world.
Security
Even with cloud based software, data is sensitive. Businesses don’t need to worry about losing or destroying their laptops along with its million dollar ideas inside. Data stored is always there, always accessible.
Environmentally Friendly
Printing documents is now unnecessary because the cloud stores every piece of information. As a result, the business world is wasting less paper and there is a great reduction in printing.
Recovery
Businesses should always be well aware of the unpredictability of disasters. They should be able to implement recovery mode right away. All data is stored on the internet. Because of this, servers are backed up and recovery is worry-free!
When you switch your business to the cloud, it will save you time, money, and stress.