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Advantages of cloud computing for a SME

With the rise of virtualisation in recent years no business can really afford to be behind when it comes to the cloud storage bandwagon that has been doing the rounds lately. For any business that deals with data – which is most of them – methods of increasing your data load and efficiency as well as coming up with cost-effective solutions is super important.

Luckily cloud storage is pretty much the best solution to all of these problems. Cloud storage is a form of virtualisation – storing your data collectively in a virtual “cloud” that can be accessed simply and easily from any location, and any terminal you choose, using only a internet connection. And while this is really easy and simple to figure out for your business, it’s not just a matter of flicking a switch and you’re done.

The switch to cloud storage requires you to think about some things a little bit differently, and to make sure you have the best set-up for your business to truly make use of your cloud storage decision. But don’t worry, with everything in place you’ll almost certainly find that everything falls into place much easier in the long-run.

As with all things there are a lot of different options when it comes to cloud storage and virtualisation in general. Cloud storage almost always involves handing off your data to a 3rd party to manage off-site – which is one of the major benefits as it allows you to focus on the core of your business as much as possible.

One of the options offered by most companies is cloud storage security, which offers many advantages for a business of any size, including small-middling enterprises. DeepSecurity provides virtual server security, and it’s something you really shouldn’t pass up. If as a business you’re in a position where cloud storage can offer you a lot of advantages, which you almost certainly are, then the importance of data security to your business is almost certainly going to be equally as high.

You wouldn’t leave a brand new BMW unlocked with the keys in the ignition in the middle of the street would you? Because of the nature of cloud storage being virtual, by definition it is a lot more open – which can lead to some major security issues if not handled correctly. Obviously companies that offer cloud storage security are very much professionals in that specific field.

Security on the cloud requires slightly different measures than just straight-up internal physical server security. Unfortunately the issues are partly due the reasons why cloud storage is good in the first place. This is why cloud storage security offers a lot of advantages for the typical cloud storage business user. It means you don’t have to worry about it much internally, and that it can be handled by the same 3rd party that’s handling your data anyway.

As mentioned earlier, this sort of thing allows you to focus on the core of your business. By consolidating all of your data worries into one place you’re not only cutting down on external expenditures, but also freeing up your internal staff too. You don’t have to worry about tedious data handling, and can focus on the stuff in your business that’s the most important. For any small-middling enterprise it’s important to keep your finger firmly on the pulse of what makes your business great and unique – and cloud storage can really free you up to be what you want to be.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Jake Styles .