You will have heard of Cloud Computing by now – it’s getting mentions everywhere. But what is it?
The idea is simple. Instead of keeping your programmes and data on a local computer or server near you, you store them instead of – or as well as – in the Cloud. The Cloud is a huge number of remote servers kept in innumerable locations. From back-ups to applications, programmes and all your business data, including email, everything is held remotely.
Well established in the US, Microsoft recently released a Cloud version of its Office suite. Accounting and CRM systems can also be held in the Cloud. Cloud computing will alleviate the need for time consuming back-ups, and helps with version control on documents, as anyone with authorised access updates the same version of the document.
Is it secure? If you choose the right provider, absolutely. Full data encryption is the norm, files are continually backed up, and information stored on up to six different servers to make sure you’re never without a back-up.
If you want help understanding Cloud computing and how it can save your business money whilst improving data integrity and security, give Hartwin IT a call on 01480 640150.