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Small & Mid-Size Business
The Advantages of Cloud Computing for Small Business
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In the business world, technology has dramatically changed the landscape in recent years. The biggest change has been the rise of cloud computing. Approximately 95% of businesses use cloud services. While large organizations have incorporated the cloud in their business strategy, the flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of cloud services make them ideal for small and mid-sized businesses. Our technology advisors are here to partner with you and help your organization maximize the full benefits of cloud computing and IMPACT the bottom line.
Here are five ways cloud computing can help give your small business a competitive edge.
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1. Increased Cost Savings
Cloud computing is an affordable alternative to buying and maintaining your small business servers. The cost of running your server is expensive and starts at around $1,000—which doesn’t include the cost of buying the software, repairs, and hiring employees to maintain the server.
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2. Greater Flexibility
Cloud computing gives small businesses and nonprofits the ability to scale their resources up or down as needed, without having to make a long-term investment. This can be particularly helpful for small organizations looking to expand without making major financial commitments.
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3. Enhanced Security
Security is a top priority for cloud computing providers. They invest heavily in security, which can give small businesses access to enterprise-level security that would be cost-prohibitive to implement on their own. Cloud computing also has multiple layers of security (such as passwords, firewalls, encryption, and multifactor authentication), making it more difficult for hackers to access your data.
Cloud-based software is also updated automatically, meaning small businesses always have the latest version. Automatic updates keep security strong, help reduce IT costs and increase efficiency.
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4. Improved Efficiency
One of the most competitive advantages of cloud computing is its effect on efficiency. With cloud computing, small organizations can improve their collaboration and productivity. Cloud-based tools make it easy for employees to share documents and work on projects together in real-time, no matter where they are located. This can help improve communication and collaboration within your small business.
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5. Data Recovery
Data breaches, natural disasters, or human error—cloud providers are well-equipped to protect and restore your data. With cloud backup and disaster recovery, your data is stored off-site and can be quickly restored in the event of an outage or disaster. Quickly recovering your data can help reduce downtime and keep your small business running smoothly.
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Non-Profit
Driving the Mission of Non-Profits to Maximum Impact.
Non-profit organizations innovate each day to positively impact their communities, be they local, national, or global. While driven by a mission beyond profit, they still face the business realities of understanding and meeting the needs of those they serve, leveraging technology to drive efficiency and great experiences, and operating an effective and well-controlled operation to maximize impact. In addition, non-profits in many parts of the world face additional scrutiny from regulators, tax authorities, and the public at large. Effectively and efficiently navigating the unique challenges facing non-profits is critical to allowing them to focus on achieving their valuable missions.
In today’s rapidly-evolving environment, a trusted advisor – who not only provides relevant insights but delivers a combination of strategic vision, proven expertise, and practical experience – can enhance the value of your organization. Our non-profit consulting experts are here to partner with you to meet the challenges of this dynamic world.
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Government
Create a better future with responsive and sustainable solutions to the most complex challenges facing government organizations.
Governments are entrusted with a wide range of responsibilities including maintaining security, promoting and supporting economic growth, meeting the needs of their citizens, and maintaining infrastructure. In fulfilling these responsibilities, governments face many challenges such as attracting top talent, protecting the privacy and confidentiality of sensitive information, managing major programs while limiting waste, fraud, and abuse, managing crises, and driving innovation to meet changing citizen expectations.
For some governmental bodies, these challenges were exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic when old processes and technologies were strained by unprecedented workloads. Leveraging the lessons learned during the pandemic will better prepare governments for the next crisis and position them to meet everyday requirements in a more efficient, effective, and responsive manner.
Protiviti understands that the journey facing each governmental body is different. That’s why we offer our clients a tailored solution; we never assume a one-size-fits-all approach can address a client’s unique needs. Our Government teams across the globe are ready to deliver deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach, and unparalleled collaboration to help government leaders confidently face the future.
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