Cloud Computing: Are You Working In The cloud?
Microsoft is now all set to release a complete web-based Office Suite 2010 (might or might not be named differently, later) in response to its chief nemesis Google having introduced a new web-browser called Chrome, which is all geared up to work as an operating system – which is then a direct rival to Microsoft’s long-time successful OS markets.
The web wars are on. Each day sees something new and I am afraid there is too much to catch up with. — new gadgets, software and technology and new ways to do old things. It’s getting too exciting to be sitting at home and watching TV. The question is, have you taken to the cloud yet?
Office Suites: Zoho and Google already have some incredible alternatives for the ubiquitous Microsoft Office. Not only are the former free or inexpensive to use, but they are also web-based and machine independent. There is no need to lug laptops around when you could access your documents from anywhere on the web. There is no fear of systems crashing and losing data due to machine theft or damage.
Accounting on the cloud: Why would you need an accountant when there are ways to manage your business accounting needs with cloud computing again? Products like freshbooks and Bionic Books make it incredibly easy to manage your entire accounting needs right on the Internet – as easy as checking your emails. Here is a post I found that talks about 5 Accounting Software You Could Consider.
Data back-up: There are plenty of reasons why you should back-up your data online and not go for the conventional methods of doing it. Cloud computing has always been in use for web-hosting companies but it is only now that we are beginning to use it for pure data storage and back-up. You could now put this fact to use and port all your data storage to third-party servers,
Customer Relationship Management: Products like Zoho and salesforce.com have no made it easy for you to manage and improve your customer relationships.com. Additionally, Infusionsoft — although a little expensive — still promises to put your lead generation on steroids. Most of your lead generation and customer management can be automated.
Are you on the cloud yet? Do you think you should jump with both your feet together onto the promises of the cloud?
