Cloud computing is a real revolution in the field of business management.

Before, you may have believed that in order to run a business, you needed to install management software on your computer, or even better, to set up a small server in your company that you and your employees could access, and where backups could be made regularly.

Yet, you've been using cloud services for your daily tasks for years now. You just go online, choose a service you like, and create an account, usually paying monthly. If you don't like it anymore, you can stop using it.

Now, you can do the same for management software. Online management software lets you subscribe, change the number of users, and switch packages on a month-to-month basis, based on your company's needs.

Cloud-based software is the new frontier of business management. But it's important to choose the right one. Consider industry leaders like Microsoft, who offer a single platform to manage your business in the cloud.

What makes cloud software a great choice for management? And is it safe?

The cloud offers greater security

To begin with, let's discuss the matter of cloud and security, as this is likely the first question that comes to mind when considering moving your company's data to the cloud.

Are you concerned about hackers, malware, and cryptolockers? If so, the cloud may be the solution for you. Cloud service providers heavily invest in the security of their infrastructure and applications, implementing advanced security measures such as data encryption, role-based access, and vulnerability management.

Moreover, the cloud provides companies with access to cutting-edge security technologies, eliminating the need for expensive security hardware and software investments on-premises. If you're concerned about your organization's IT security, the cloud is definitely worth considering, as you can rest assured that a giant like Microsoft can offer higher security standards than what you can achieve with your own corporate network.

Interestingly, news of security breaches at major cloud service providers makes headlines, whereas small company system hacks or infections rarely get media attention, despite being more common. Therefore, adopting online management software should not make you worry about your data security, but rather give you peace of mind.

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The cloud is accessible, wherever you are

Secondly, an online management software allows you to access your data wherever you are: at the headquarter, at home, on a trip to a customer. All you need is an internet connection and your data is there for you to consult and edit. And on top of that, consider that many interfaces are now designed to be used mainly on mobile devices, so smartphones and tablets also allow you to access your data in an increasingly convenient way.

One of the main challenges companies face in managing their information is the need to have a wide range of IT resources to support their applications and processes. This often requires the purchase of expensive and complex hardware and the hiring of specialised personnel to manage it. In addition, companies often have to forecast and manage resources to cope with peaks in demand, which can lead to excess unused resources and wasted money.

Scalability

Cloud computing solves these problems by providing businesses with access to computing resources on-demand, without the need to purchase expensive hardware or hire specialised personnel. Enterprises can easily scale resources according to their needs by increasing or decreasing the amount of computing resources (such as processing capacity, memory, storage space). In this way, they minimise wasted money and maximise operational efficiency.

Flexibility

Cloud systems are able to adapt quickly to changes in the needs of users and organisations. For instance, a flexible system can allow for the addition or removal of functionality, configuration changes or different deployment options to meet the specific needs of its users.

The cloud is ... everywhere

Cloud computing also offers an additional advantage. Because cloud resources are accessible from anywhere and at any time, businesses can easily collaborate and share information between departments and even between countries. This can be especially useful for companies that have branches in different parts of the world or work with remote employees.

The cloud is always up-to-date

Because cloud software is offered online, you don't have to worry about maintaining your software or the hardware on which it resides; compatibility and updates are taken care of by the cloud service provider. So the software is always up-to-date and you don't have to worry about it.

In conclusion, cloud-based management software represents an opportunity not to be missed and allows even companies with modest budgets to embark on a digital transformation with all the advantages (lower costs and higher profits) that this entails.

Finally, the Cloud is a green technology.