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TECH ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ Business Technology Advisor OneSource [email protected] | www.onesource.tech EMPOWER Your Small Business WITH “THE CLOUD” T he bone of contention among software- centric companies is not whether you should for-go the traditional ways of managing IT resources and opt for cloud computing, it is- when? This technology has revolutionized management as we knew it, as organizational processes became increasingly iterative. Cloud computing is an emissary of computing services such as servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence over the internet, to offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale. It makes everything need- based and on-demand thus relieving firms from the burden of huge investments. A virtualized environment propels businesses to modify their products to anticipate customer needs. This technology allows companies to connect with their audience anytime, anywhere, on any device with high-definition audio and video with global distribution. Cloud computing helps businesses save time and money. Here are some common reasons why organizations are turning to cloud computing services. Cost Efficiency From tiny start-ups to global corporations, government agencies to non-profit, everyone is embracing virtualization for all sorts of reasons. Estimates show that about 49% of business owners deploy cloud computing for their businesses. Cloud computing not only saves on hardware that can go obsolete, but the software changes are far more flexible as well. It eliminates capital expenses on running on-site datacenters such as the racks of servers, the round-the- clock electricity for power and cooling, and the cost of hiring IT experts for managing the infrastructure. It allows multiple convergences of resources and is far easier in terms of operations. Productivity On-site datacenters require time-consuming IT management chores, hardware set-up, and software patching. Cloud computing is far more reliable than other IT solutions. It has a lesser scope for human errors and provides better efficiency at a lesser cost. This way, your IT professionals can spend their time on achieving more important business goals. Cloud advocates claim 12 MOMENTUM that business agility is the key benefit of virtualization. Businesses can spin up new services without the time and effort of traditional IT procurement. Expansion Virtualization in cloud computing helps small business owners more than others. It promotes businesses to scale elastically and make operations flexible. Delivering just the right amount of IT resources is not a text in books anymore. ‘In the cloud’ world, computing power, storage, and bandwidth can be adjusted according to the need and geographical location of a business. Furthermore, small business owners are likely to save up on updating applications and operating systems, replacing obsolete hardware or software. Instead, they can expend all their energies to deliver a more secure and efficient service to end-users. This creates opportunities for small-sized businesses to evolve into fully functional enterprises with high levels of productivity. Cloud Computing- A Dream Come True In this virtual era, cloud computing is a work of dreams. It is digitally transforming business management theories rather than simply cutting costs. Adapting cloud- based services can help businesses accelerate business changes by breaking down data and organizational silos. This technology is ideal for any business trying to stay afloat in this cut-throat economy.