How do you optimize your business's infrastructure and prevent IT security threats without the budget or expertise to pay for in-house IT services? You outsource it. And that may seem like a scary idea, but there are many benefits of outsourcing IT. Just as there are misconceptions about cloud computing, there are misconceptions about the advantages to your business of outsourcing IT functions. We’re going to clear the air of any confusion and detail 5 big benefits of outsourcing IT that helps to decrease your cost, increase your security, and give you greater peace of mind. By the end, you’ll be better informed and more prepared to take advantage of IT outsourcing. Benefits of Outsourcing IT Decreased Cost The second … [Read more...] about 5 Big Benefits of Outsourcing IT
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In-House Exchange vs Hosted Exchange: What You Need to Know
When it comes to in-house Exchange vs hosted Exchange, many companies are faced with the hard decision between keeping what they know or jumping into the unknown. According to the Radicati Group, in 2014, 83% of Microsoft Exchange users were deploying it in-house, while only 17% were using cloud-based Office 365 or hosted Exchange servers. These figures make it seem like hosted Exchange is either too new to be adopted by established SMB’s and enterprises, or that it simply can’t compete with the offerings of an in-house server. But, that’s not the whole story… Radicati Group has projected that cloud-based Exchange deployments will rise from $8.7 billion in 2015 to $34.9 billion in 2019. These figures give us a better idea … [Read more...] about In-House Exchange vs Hosted Exchange: What You Need to Know
Cloud Communications – Affordable, Reliable, and Effective
The cloud communications industry is rapidly growing - which could mean big cost savings and higher productivity for your business. Also known as “unified communications” market is expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 15.7%, according to Transparency Market Research. That means by 2018, revenue is expected to grow to $61.9 billion. To put that into perspective, revenue was at $22.8 billion in 2011. What’s driving this growth? 56% of enterprises and 66% of SMB’s had planned to implement or upgrade their unified communication solutions by 2016, according to the 2015 Unified Communications & Collaboration (UC&C) Study conducted by IDG Enterprises. This is a pretty big indicator that there are serious … [Read more...] about Cloud Communications – Affordable, Reliable, and Effective
6 Fundamental Misconceptions About Cloud Computing Resolved
Are you confident that cloud computing really offers all the benefits proponents rave about? Or, has hearing all the naysayers criticize cloud computing left you doubting it’s potential value to your business? Either way, you’re not alone. A May 2015 survey from West Unified Communication Services found that 300 IT managers are completely divided on the issue of cloud computing and unified communications. 55% of respondents said they don’t believe their cloud communication providers offer sufficient security checks. 46% said the return on investment wouldn’t be enough to justify a transfer to a cloud-based infrastructure. But are these IT managers correct? Is there no justifiable ROI? And what about the other half of … [Read more...] about 6 Fundamental Misconceptions About Cloud Computing Resolved
12 Cloud Security Questions You Need to Ask Your Cloud Providers
Worried that cloud computing puts your business’ critical data at higher risk? You’re not alone. British Telecommunications (BT) conducted a study to understand the attitudes of large organizations regarding cloud computing and security. They found that 52% of U.S. survey respondents and 49% of global respondents were “very or extremely anxious” about the security implications of cloud-based services. What’s puzzling is that this same study revealed that 79% of U.S. businesses and 70% of global businesses are using cloud storage and web-based applications. You might find yourself in a similar situation - taking advantage of some of the benefits cloud technology provides (like disaster recovery) while still being nervous about … [Read more...] about 12 Cloud Security Questions You Need to Ask Your Cloud Providers