Cloud Computing is a term that encompasses the following:

• Software – such as Office 365 and accounting applications
• Hardware – such as servers
• Data Storage – space to store and back up emails, apps, files and folders
• Hosted Applications – such as web-based (VoiP) phone systems and client relationship management systems (CRMs)
• Combination of the above as an overall package

Cloud Computing has many benefits:

Security

• Built in disaster recovery, so your data is always available
• Cloud providers invest considerable amounts of resources into cyber security
• More reliable than looking after yourselves

Flexibility

• Access from anywhere with an internet connection
• Share documents with the click of a button
• Switch applications on and off as you need them, so your IT adapts to your business

Reduced Costs

• Only pay for what you use
• Reduce hardware expenditure
• No need to pay for upgrades, as software and hardware are constantly maintained and updated