Business Computing Tip-of-the-Month: One of the most hyped technology trends this year is cloud computing, and it is for good reason. Cloud computing services can save businesses tens of thousands of dollars a year and make them more efficient. With cloud computing, small businesses reap the benefits of not having to deploy costly physical infrastructures like file and e-mail servers, storage systems or shrink-wrapped software. Plus, employees and business partners can now enjoy hassle-free collaboration with cloud computing's "anywhere, anytime" availability. So what exactly is cloud computing? Let's take a quick snapshot look of what constitutes a true cloud-computing solution. Cloud-computing services require no software to purchase or install. This does not include lightweight applets or a Java plug-in required to use the service. Cloud-computing fees are typically subscription-based. You can often choose between month-to-month and year-to-year. Another popular feature of cloud computing is that it is easily scalable. Many solutions can work for companies with 5 employees or 5,000. Cloud services are nimble because they generally grow as your business grows. If you are interested in exploring cloud-based solutions for your business, we can provide you with an un-biased look at the options that are available to you. Kindly give us a call and we will set-up a time to sit down with you to go over these solutions. ...read more