There's no denying that cloud technology
has come a long way over the last few years, and now the technology has been
sufficiently optimised for businesses around the world to use it and gain a
huge number of benefits. However, advantageous and cost-effective, businesses
need to be mindful of their approaches and how they use the services.
Whether you're a big global business or a
small local one, cloud computing could be for you, and so today, we're going to
share with you the 11 tips you need to know to ensure the best experience.
1. Monitor Your Resources
No matter what kind of cloud computing
services your business is going to be using, and it's going to take time to
figure out what works for you and how to optimise how you use everything. You
need to make sure that communication is optimised throughout the implementation
process to ensure the best results.
2. Inspire Collaboration & Teamwork
Since accessibility of files becomes a lot
more open among team members and departments, it's important that you're
proactive in making sure that you encourage your employees to work together
more and take advantage of the technology that's now accessible to them.
Remember, cloud computing allows you to
edit and work together in real-time!
3. Always Consider Backups
Although cloud-based data is supposed to be
the most secure type of file storage because you'll be able to have copies on
the hosting servers, it's always important to make sure you're considering
having your own backups made. It's always better to be safe than sorry.
4. Consider Security
Of course, since everything is going to be
connected to the internet, there's always going to be security risks you'll
want to be aware of. This point covers everything from making sure your
applications are updated to the latest versions, and you're using strong,
unguessable passwords to protect your accounts.
5. Consider Your BYOD
"If your company uses a BYOD policy, you
need to make sure that every single device that connects to your network is
registered and safe. This includes all employee phones, computers, tablets, and
other wireless-enabled devices. This is to ensure the integrity of your
business, as well as security" explains Sarah Harper, a tech writer at Australia2write.com and Nextcoursework.com.
6. Reorganise Your Network
When you make a move over to the
cloud-based network, you need to make sure the rest of your network is set up
to work as seamlessly as possible. This means optimising your existing network
to work with the new cloud network to be as fast and as efficient as possible.
This process is well worth your investment of time and resources.
7. Learn About the Benefits
Depending on the type of niche, industry,
and business you're in, you could be able to use and benefit from cloud
technology in several different ways, so it's always going to be worth
exploring the benefits to you individually so you know you're getting the very
best experience possible.
8. Be Mindful of ROI
"It can be tempting to sink a ton of
investment into your transition to cloud networking to get the changes done
quickly, but you need to make sure these changes are sustainable for your
business. Make sure you're considering the long-term impacts and taking things
slow if you need too" shares Ben Harrison, a content manager at Britstudent.com and Writemyx.com.
9. Set Goals and Targets
Hand in hand with the consideration above,
it's important to make sure you're setting targets and goals to aim for, not
just in the short-term, but in the long term as well. Match these goals with
your business values and the duration in which you'll get the best results.
10. Choosing the Right Model
There are plenty of different types of
model to choose from, including public, private, hybrid, and community cloud
models, and it's important to make sure you're taking the time to see the
advantages and disadvantages of each model to then apply which is best for you.
11. Get a Cloud-Based Mindset
There are going to be people in your
business, perhaps even yourself, that could find it difficult to wrap your head
around the idea of moving everything to the cloud, but the best way to approach
these problems is to get into the cloud mindset and see this transition as a
positive change.
This means optimising communication between
your managers and your departments, implementing training and education, and
being helpful in addressing any problems or queries.
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About the Author
Michael Dehoyos is a business consultant
and editor at Phd
Kingdom and Academic
Brits. He assists companies in making sure they're using the best
services and technologies to achieve the greatest level of success possible.
Also, he is a writer at Origin Writings,
academic service.