Small Businesses are embracing Cloud Computing Services for Digital Transformation

Recent business studies have revealed that smaller businesses are turning to cloud computing services in order to capitalise on advancements in digital technologies. IDC have predicted that the spend on cloud IT infrastructure in 2017 will top USD44bn. In Ireland we are seeing many smaller to mid-sized companies implementing a cloud model, showing a year on year increase in adoption rates.

The reasons for moving to cloud computing range from cost savings to increasing efficiencies and enabling a much more mobile workforce than ever before. Skype for Business, Sharepoint and other collaborative tools make communication amongst staff easier and more effective no matter the device they use or the location they are in. Files and emails stored in the cloud are safe, secure and accessible 24/7 from anywhere. 

Digital transformation and cloud computing services go hand in hand. Digital transformation is really business transformation and digital permeates every aspect of a business from financial transactions to communicating with customers to interaction amongst teams. The Digital age has heralded many changes for businesses and a massive cultural shift.

Cloud computing services which offer scalable and dynamic IT resources are fundamental to digital change. The ability to quickly change operational requirements and workflows to be more efficient and paperless is achievable with the right cloud computing services in place. Cloud computing gives a new-found flexibility to companies who are trying to enforce change often amongst a reluctant workforce.

Smaller companies, from 5 to 50 employee size, are turning to cloud computing companies who provide outsourced cloud computing services and ongoing maintenance and support to avail of economies of scale. For these smaller companies with lower IT budget outsourcing their cloud computing services requirements to a cloud computing company makes sense as they can access expert services and expertise without having to recruit and finance a member of staff.

A cloud computing company can advise on the best cloud infrastructure depending on the current and future requirements of the business – public, private or hybrid. They can design, implement and support that infrastructure into the future. A cloud based infrastructure opens up a new world of possibilities in implementing digital transformation taking it a step further than simple digitisation of forms and paper work to enabling new workflows and processes that streamline operations increasing efficiency and lower cost.

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