It’s a question that our consultants have been receiving a lot lately. Is the ‘Cloud’ right for my business? To better assist you in answering this question, we have outlined some details regarding the cloud, its benefits, and its cons.

The Cloud has been receiving a lot of attention recently in business news, but that does not necessarily mean it is right for every business. Some experts agree that there is not a single business that would not benefit from a least one feature of the Cloud Computing provides. Some of the features they tend to note to make their argument include:

• Lower operating overhead
• Reduced power consumption
• Higher utilization of existing infrastructure
• Better user experience
• Simplified capacity management & planning

The question of ‘Is this right for your business’ is not necessarily because of the features, but the impact to your current business processes that tends to cause the biggest hurdle for companies. The question ultimately is not: “Is the ‘cloud’ right for your business?” but “”Can you modify your business approach to be positioned to take advantage of Cloud Computing advancements?”

Oftentimes, there’s always those few in the company that are “computer illiterate”. They don’t enjoy transferring to a different business method, especially one that requires a bit of computer knowledge. If you don’t have the employees that are willing to stretch a bit to learn new things, then the process of implementing cloud computing can become frustrating.

Some other companies have seen a real disadvantage in security, loss of control, unstable cost structure, and integration problems.

So where does this leave your business? Pros and cons are tailored to your business and your business needs. Although there are advantages and disadvantages to the service, it’s important to complete a consultation with a professional like one at World Wide Communication before entering into a cloud computing service, especially if you’re unsure about it. In conclusion, you can look at the pros and the cons but it’s not until you really delve into the service with a knowledgeable professional that you can really answer the question: is this right for your business.

There are a lot of benefits you may not think of in using a qualified IT consultant company. It is almost inevitable that at some point or another you will be stuck with a computer, data, or software problem that will require immediate assistance and you’re not sure how to handle it yourself.

Times are changing fast in the business and IT world. Your specialty may be the art of negotiation, but you need someone on your side who can handle your office’s software and computer equipment. For your business to survive and compete, now and in the future, you need to have an IT consultant on staff that is ready to deal with these changes instantly and effectively.

So, why use an IT consultant to outsource your computer and software needs? Here are the most common reasons to trust a specialized consultant like one at World Wide Communications:

• The need for a specialist that can provide technical advice, complete diagnostics, and repair.
• The need to get a task completed that requires the types of skill and knowledge you don’t have in house.
• The need to resolve an issue that the previous attempts failed to completed.
• The need to complete a task that no one else has the time to complete.

There are many benefits that come with hiring an IT consultant to finish a project that you have put off on the backburner or that your company does not have the skill set to complete. In hiring an IT consultant, you’ll find that your business plans have more direction, you can introduce new skills and expertise in the workplace, and tied up the loose ends of uncompleted tasks.

Have you been waiting to update your old desktop or laptop?  Ultrabooks are the latest technology in laptops.  Just released at the end of 2011 these ultrathin and light full-size laptops promise all the features you’ve been hoping for.

Here are just a few highlights:

• Carry it everywhere—it’s just over 3 lb.
• Faster than previous generation laptops
• Windows based so there is nothing new to learn
• Get a super quick start in seconds -  no more endless waiting for your laptop to boot up
• Long Battery life – up to 9 hours

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Cloud computing is a technology that uses the internet and central remote servers to maintain your company’s data and applications. Cloud computing allows businesses to use applications without installation and access their personal files at any computer with internet access. The technology allows for much more efficient computing by centralizing storage, memory, processing and bandwidth.

A good example of cloud computing is Netflix or Hulu. To access your movie queue, you don’t need software or a server. All you need is an Internet connection and of course your password. The server and management software is all on the Internet and is managed by the cloud service provider (Netflix or Hulu). It’s simple, it’s convenient, and it leaves your business running more efficiently.

With our cloud services, you can perform the following tasks:
• Managed your hosted Exchange accounts
• Create or modify domain services
• Add, or modify account options
• View usage statistics

Contact us today to learn more about the benefits of cloud computing services for your company. On behalf of World Wide Communications, we’re always pleased to work with your business so you understand exactly what you’re receiving from our IT company and how it will benefit you.

Working away from the office is becoming commonplace for most companies. In fact, a report produced by the American Community Survey indicated that more than 2% of the U.S. employee workforce considers home their primary place of work (that’s roughly 2.8 million people). Then there are these road warriors/mobile workers who primarily spend most of their time commuting for their job. For these reasons, and so much more, it’s important for each company to have remote access for their employees

Here are just a few of those benefits:

• Increased worker satisfaction. Every employee dreams of having the chance to work with their feet propped up, computer on their lap, and from the comfort of their happy place. That’s what remote access offers. Most employees see working from home in this light as a privilege. Employers can offer remote access a s perk or an incentive once an employee reaches a certain level. Studies have proven that this does not only increase satisfaction but increases productivity.
• Decrease office costs. More employees centrally located in an office take up space, like parking spaces, air-conditioning, a break room, electricity, the water cooler and the list goes on. Sending more employees home to work will decrease the overall amount you spend on overhead costs.
• React quickly to clients. Your client does not desperately need you during regular business hours – it’s only in the middle of the weekend or late in the evening. Remote access allows you or your employee to respond directly to the client when he or she needs you most.
• Remote access gives your employees freedom, lowers your overhead costs, and allows you to improve the customer service you offer your clients. For these reason, it’s time to invest in remote access service. At a cost for less than you think, your entire operation could have the freedom they want and the quick access your client deserves.