Cloud Computing has become a common term. However ongoing technology advances are still rapidly evolving the way we view, understand, use and pay for cloud technology.
Whenever possible, cloudCIO recommends utilising Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud technology due to the following benefits:
- Better productivity – as a cloud product, SaaS products are generally able to be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection across multiple platforms and devices improving staff productivity.
- Massively scalable – due to the nature of the delivery model, it is common to be able to access “enterprise class” products at a per-user price, and simply increase or decrease your subscription quantities as your business requirements change.
- Easy to use and maintain – as the provider is responsible for the patching, updates and maintenance, you are free to simply use the software.
- Reduced local IT cost and complexity requirements – with every core business application that you are able to replace with a SaaS cloud delivered version, you further reduce (or eliminate) the need for local IT server infrastructure.
- IT Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) savings – when the SaaS subscription costs are offset against reduced legacy IT spend, we are seeing often significant TCO savings achieved.
To discuss how this could apply to your business and/or arrange an IT TCO Assessment to identify potential cost savings, please click here to contact cloudCIO.