With a successful, growing business comes the need for greater technology and more efficient operations. Improving your network capabilities generally comes with a hefty price tag, server computers can cost you thousands upfront. Cloud computing has recently emerged as a cost-effective, powerful, and convenient alternative to the more traditional approach. To make the most out of your cloud computing ventures, we’ve put together a few cloud computing tips for Jacksonville businesses designed to stretch every dollar a little further and make the most of your network.
Secure Your Applications
The cloud computing app library grows very rapidly, allowing many of its users to access up-to-date software without added expenses in upgrading versions of patching. Convenient, affordable access to the latest software is one of the most alluring aspects of cloud computing, but there is a catch. In order to grow as quickly as possible, many of these cloud-based apps have a relatively short testing period before being released. Application performance issues can create security holes and expose the user to attacks which can cost you a fortune in time and money to repair. To make the most of your cloud computing software, actively scan your applications for any vulnerabilities. If you need assistance with this, don’t hesitate to contact Techsperts.
Monitor Your Cloud Computing Resources
In order to utilize your cloud computing resources effectively, implement some guidelines with the aim of reducing inefficient usage. Each department within your company should be communicating effectively and following protocol in order to avoid wasteful use of cloud resources. Consider reducing the number of users authorized to control operations and consider tasking an employee with the job of managing cloud resources and enforcing company policy regarding cloud computing.
Encourage Collaboration
Large companies have reported greater collaboration and efficiency by employing cloud computing, even greater than having employees stationed within close proximity to each other. One of the reasons for this is that employees have a central and accessible location where they can access and edit files in real-time, as opposed to saving a copy and then sharing a copy and inevitably working on an older version of the file.
A Simple Method to Share Large Files
While most email servers limit sharing files to 25MB or less, the cloud makes sharing large files simple. Large files can be stored on the cloud to be accessed by anyone with authorization. Train your employees to rely less on email and more on the cloud.
Updates in Real-Time
As previously mentioned, there’s no need to save files and share them with collaborators. Every team member can access the project from a single source. This eliminates confusion over which version of the project is the latest. Encourage group projects via the cloud for greater efficiency and collaboration.
Consider a Backup
While backing up your cloud-based data seems counterintuitive, there is a good reason for it. Security vulnerabilities aside, files do become corrupted. When this happens, that project you’ve been working on for weeks may just disappear. Consider backing your data up to a remote server to avoid any mishaps.
Monitor Your Multi-Cloud Setup Closely
Many businesses take advantage of a Multi-Cloud setup to handpick certain technologies and exploit the strengths of each service. Without close management, the costs for redundant services can add up quickly, however. Make sure to monitor how your application data flows between platforms and your ROI above all else.
Take Advantage of Low-Cost Options
There are several Cloud deployment options available that scale with your business, in other words…you pay only for what you need. Amazon and Google both offer low-cost computing options that you might want to take a look at.
Implement BYOD Carefully
If your company employees a BYOD policy, you must take steps to ensure that each device is secured before accessing the network. Also, keep in mind that these devices can leave your workplace containing sensitive data and then join other less secure networks. Have a good idea of what networks your employee’s devices are connecting to after hours.
Leverage International Talents
Cloud computing makes our world much smaller. If you implement a BYOD policy, then you’re already on your way to hiring the best employees from all over the globe. Depending on the depth of the talent within your local area, you may find that there are much greater opportunities across the globe.
Design Your Network to be Cloud-Based
For maximum efficiency and speed, you want to make sure that all of your applications are running through cloud computing software. Your network should be set up so that Cloud applications are prioritized over less critical operations, which will allow you to harness the power of cloud computing software in its entirety.
Looking to set up your Cloud Computing network and make the most of it? Our Techsperts can help you build your Jacksonville data center. Leverage the power of cloud computing software and see how far your business can go today.