What is cloud computing?

The cloud refers to a network of powerful computers that are connected together and store and manage data and applications over the internet. Instead of keeping data and software on a single physical server or computer, the cloud allows you to access and use them from anywhere with an internet connection. The cloud doesn’t have a specific physical location like a building. It is made up of data centres spread across various regions worldwide.

How would this benefit my business?

Cloud services offer several advantages over traditional systems. Firstly, scalability — you can easily increase or decrease the resources (like storage or computing power) you need, based on your business’s changing needs. It’s also cost effective, in that you only pay for what you use, which can be more cost-efficient than maintaining, managing and powering traditional physical devices. Cloud services offer the ability to access data and applications from anywhere with an internet connection; with reliability being a massive win as cloud services often have redundant systems, reducing the risk of downtime or data loss.

IT Systems Cloud technology services include:

• Our Multisite solution for business gives seamless network access across all sites from any location. This enables users to work effectively using a single login and access to the same service, apps, files and folders no matter where they are creating a single platform for ease of use.
• A secure cloud-based hosted wireless system gives you the ability to provision robust, secure and seamless connectivity across your estates managed and supported from a single pane.
• Our cloud backup service provides a fully automated data backup solution for protecting your data both on and off site.  If the unthinkable should happen, the recovery and re-provisioning of data onto your system is part of our end-to-end safety process.
• IT Systems Access provides businesses with a virtual desktop to their systems on any device that can be accessed from anywhere in the world. Users are able to access network software, drives and systems in a dedicated and secure environment.
• IT Systems is able to offer you a fixed-cost, hosted cloud telephony service which can grow with your estate including call handling, diversion and mailboxes. Our VOIP solution offers multi-site capabilities meaning your single telephone system can span different premises across the UK.
• Our infrastructure as a service provides businesses with enterprise-level networking capability without the high-end price tag. It incorporates best practice guidelines for network infrastructure ensuring you get the very highest level of service.