All the computing power your business needs

‘Cloud computing’. It’s not just the phrase of the moment. It gives you access to as much computing power as your business needs. Like turning on a tap, it’s available immediately. You can use it for whatever you like. And because it’s accessed over the internet, you don’t have to worry about buying and setting up hardware, or installing software. We take care of all that.

What is the private cloud?

The private cloud is computing power your business can access over the internet. For instance, instead of buying and installing a server in your business, you can simply rent space on one of our servers.

Here are just three of the many ways you could use the private cloud:

• To run centralised software. For instance, your customer relationship management system or your accounting software can run in the private cloud. Anyone in your business can access it just by logging in.
  
• To back up data safely. It’s a convenient way to create off-site backups of your important data. Even if your company premises burn to the ground (we really hope they don’t), your key files will be safe.
  
• To link up different locations. Because you access the private cloud on the internet, it’s a cost-effective way to link networks in different company locations.

You can use the private cloud for anything you like. Many customers use it to run software we’ve developed for them. It really doesn’t matter: the private cloud is just as versatile as having a server in your own business, without the management hassles and upfront costs.

Why use the private cloud?

As much computing power as you need, there whenever you need it. Do you even need any more reasons to use the private cloud?

• Management. We take care of all the tricky stuff, like updating software, keeping everything secure and backing up your files. It lets you get on with running your business.
  
• Flexibility. The private cloud expands and contracts to meet your needs. If you need extra capacity to run a new piece of software, just give us a call and we’ll give you some extra room.
  
• Cost. You pay for the private cloud on a monthly basis. There’s no capital expenditure and you can even opt for a ‘cancel anytime’ contract. Pricing is predictable, and perfect for your cash flow.
  
• Security. All our private cloud servers are locked up tight in a secure data centre, behind strong firewalls. We can even set up a dedicated secure connection for you.
  
• Reliability. Our private cloud service runs on reliable, high-end Dell servers – and there’s a whole team of people who have the job of making sure the thing runs smoothly.

Ready to find out more?

We’re ready to answer all your questions about the private cloud. Just give us a call on 01628 550030.