IT Cloud Services
Marketing have in our mind confused the market by labelling everything as Cloud in order to get you to upgrade. We see so many businesses who say they have to be in the cloud, but when we ask why the answer is something else. So in this page we intend to breakdown from the marketing use of the word to the delivery of a service, to you the customer.
To use cloud working means being able to work anywhere, subject to some security restrictions.
Some applications such as email are a no brainer, you cannot run a secure email service cheaper than Office 365 yourself. So all our customers have their email in the cloud.
Some applications such as fileshares can be done on site with a NAS or server, others can be done in the cloud. If all your staff are in one location and have a large amount of files, then an in-house solution may be better. Adhoc access can be granted via VPN.
Some applications you use in your day to day working maybe old, but they do the job well. Moving a whole server to the cloud is possible, but expensive and some companies who moved to the cloud are coming back. We have been successful at getting remote access to pretty much every application we have seen, one was 10+ years old, so in effect we moved an old application to the cloud.
There are a wealth of great cloud applications that are very good and productive for your business, and if this is the case, use them.
What we do with our customers is understand the business and the employees needs and then propose a solution that works for them. Technology isn’t everything, people interact with the technology, so it has to work.
We have experience in Office 365, Azure and Amazon, Zoho to name a few as well as tools to make an old application work remotely. We also understand what you need to have a backup of your data where possible. Some of these cloud applications cannot be backed up, so you need to verify the risk of the application suddenly disappearing if the company goes under.
We know the benefits of cloud and onsite so let’s have a conversation about your needs and then define what is going cloud and what isn’t.
IT Cloud Services FAQ's
What are IT Cloud Services and how do they benefit businesses in Windsor?
IT Cloud Services enable your business to access applications, data, and collaboration tools securely from anywhere. For Windsor businesses, this means greater flexibility, improved productivity, and reduced infrastructure costs.
How do I know if my business in Windsor needs to move to the cloud?
Cracking IT Support Windsor assesses your business needs and staff workflows to recommend the best mix of cloud and on-premises solutions. Not every business needs a full cloud migration—some may benefit from a hybrid approach.
What cloud platforms and applications do you support?
We have experience with Office 365, Azure, Amazon AWS, Zoho, and more. We can also help make legacy applications accessible remotely, ensuring your IT Cloud Services fit your unique requirements.
Can you help with cloud data backup and security for Windsor businesses?
Yes. IT Support Windsor ensures your cloud data is backed up where possible and advises on risks with platforms that can’t be backed up. Security and compliance are always prioritised in our IT Cloud Services.
How do I get started with IT Cloud Services in Windsor?
Contact Cracking IT for a consultation. We’ll discuss your business needs, review your current IT setup, and recommend the right IT Cloud Services for your Windsor-based business.
