For many small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the cloud is the cornerstone of their IT strategy. By leveraging the cloud, SMBs can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge.
There are various cloud strategies that SMBs can choose from: single public cloud, single private cloud, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud. But in this blog post, we'll zero in on a multi-cloud strategy and assess whether it's viable for SMBs. [...]
With the continuous advancement of business IT over the years, many business software programs are now hosted on and accessible through the cloud. This means employees can utilize these cloud business apps from anywhere, anytime, using almost any internet-connected device.
Among the many cloud-based business apps in the market, here are six that we believe small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) like yours must have in their arsenal. [...]
In our previous post, we covered two of five of the most troubling cloud security threats that businesses face today. We’ll tackle the remaining three threats in this post. [...]
Creating capacity in on-premises (on-prem) IT infrastructure entails investing in more assets that may become idle if your business slows down. However, by leveraging the IT infrastructure of a cloud service provider (CSP), you avoid this risk and potentially save a lot of money in the process. This is because the cloud grants you the ability to rapidly create or remove user accounts and instances as needed, providing your business with scalability and adaptability. [...]
Cloud computing is the delivery of servers, storage systems, networks, databases, and other computer resources via the internet. Before the development of cloud technology, companies relied on their own in-house servers to deliver programs and data to end-users' computers. Today, it's difficult for many businesses to function without the cloud.
Many small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) find it more practical to use cloud services than maintain an on-premises (on-prem) system. Learn how SMBs benefit from cloud computing: [...]
If malware deletes your company's data or locks you out of your files, costly downtime and unfulfilled transactions ensue, hurting your bottom line. Backing up your data backups is therefore crucial for the continued operations of your business.
The more pressing issue is whether these backups should be kept in house or not. To make this choice, you must first understand what local backups are, your backup requirements, and your financial capabilities. You should also learn about the advantages and disadvantages of this backup type. [...]
