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Get Out of the IT Business

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Employees of small or medium-sized businesses know they often have to wear many hats. Daily tasks often stray outside the bounds of their job description. That likely means that the organization’s IT staff consists of one or two inherently tech-savvy people who take the time to tackle small technological issues in addition to daily work.

Wouldn’t it be great if your employees could get back to doing their jobs and get out of the IT business?

Our Infomax’s Complete Cloud Services — powered by Avatara — are the solution. Complete Cloud services allow your company to completely hand your IT needs over to a team of experts. These services differ from managed IT services — where a third-party IT provider works alongside existing staff and equipment your business still manages.

With Complete Cloud, all servers, storage and other infrastructure are moved to the cloud, represented as multiple secure data centers across the country. All computers and technological systems are hosted in the secured cloud, taking away the clutter of hardware your organization previously stored. Your business will never again need to buy new hardware, manage device upgrades or download new programs.

Convenience and security with this IT system are unparalleled. Your business only has to consider one monthly fee to one vendor for unlimited data storage, security and the services of an entire team of IT experts. Additionally, on-the-go staff can access your company’s systems anywhere through computers, phones or tablets.

However, convenience doesn’t compromise security. Though employees can log on remotely, they do so through multiple layers of authentication, so security isn’t an issue. Data backup is also continuous with Complete Cloud services, so data recovery is easy and efficient in the event of a disaster or cyberattack. Companies who need to provide compliance reporting should look no further because Complete Cloud fulfills the highest levels of security necessary for your organization.

And while Complete Cloud services are a desirable IT solution for any company, the system is especially convenient for companies who need high-performance machines to run complicated applications, such as computer assisted design — or CAD — programs. Because the applications will run through servers in the cloud, there’s no need to buy extra hardware to store data onsite and no risk of programs overloading and shutting down.

If your organization is ready to be done patching up IT issues and get back to work, contact us today to learn more about our Complete Cloud services.

Essential Elements of a Cloud Strategy

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There has been a lot of talk about businesses “moving to the cloud” over the past several years. With so many continual advances in cloud technology, more businesses are past “talking” about the use of the cloud; businesses are now “taking action.” In fact, 74% of Tech CFOs say cloud computing will have the most measurable impact on their business in 2017.

Implementing a cloud strategy allows businesses to move forward with new ways to successfully conduct business. It’s important to develop a cloud strategy that will achieve the goals set out for your business. It’s also helpful to get a quick overview of some “cloud basics,” and exactly what this technology is capable of doing.

Making the switch to digital
If your business is in the process of (or at least considering) digitizing its documents, cloud technology should be a part of your paperless solution. Converting your documents into a digital format and storing them on the cloud allows authorized users to access documents with speed and efficiency. Most importantly, a cloud strategy keeps your employees easily connected, especially those who are remote or constantly on the go. Check out some more ideas here on digital workflows and other document management solutions.

Secure your assets
The information you pass along inside and outside of your business on a daily basis is a valuable asset. When developing a cloud strategy, it’s important to focus on security. There are numerous security settings involved with the setup of cloud technology. For example, you can store data privately in different areas of the cloud for authorized use only. There are also backup and recovery options that you can customize to keep your information safe and secure.

Integration
When implementing a cloud solution, it’s important to consider how it will work with other applications currently operating at your business. You likely have multiple vendors for different applications. Prepackaged integrations can help create a consistent experience for the end user, allowing multiple applications to work together seamlessly across different delivery models (mobile, cloud, and on-premise).

Setting up a cloud solution that works best for your company requires collaboration between your business leaders and a team of IT professionals who can execute your vision. For more information on developing a cloud strategy for your business, contact the experts at Infomax Office Systems today.