What is Cloud Computing?

It is Not Pie in the Sky.

According to Microsoft, the top benefits of cloud computing are:

• Cost – Cloud computing eliminates the expense of buying hardware and software as well as setting up and running on-site servers and resources.
• Security – Many cloud providers offer a broad set of policies, technologies, and controls that strengthen your security posture overall, helping protect your data, apps, and infrastructure from potential threats.
• Reliability – Cloud computing makes data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity easier and less expensive because data can be mirrored at multiple redundant sites on the cloud providers’ network.
• Scalability – Things change in business. Cloud computing allows you to adjust to those changes quicker and without the capital outlay.
• Collaboration – Cloud computing makes collaboration a simple process. Team members can view and share information easily and securely across a cloud platform. There isn’t much point in having a team if you can’t work like a team.
• Mobility – Cloud computing allows mobile access to corporate data via smartphone and any device with an internet connection. This is a great way to ensure that no one is left out of the loop.

As part of MMIT’s IT support partnership, we become our clients virtual CIO.  We sit down annually to learn about the goals you have for your business in the coming year and beyond. MMIT’s job is to help you leverage technology to achieve those goals. We'll help you decide which components of cloud computer are right for you.