1. 1. Cloud Computing & how itbenefits SMBs
2. 2. Agenda What is Cloud Computing? What are the benefits for SMBs? Deep Dive - Tailored Solutions Examples Who are Adepteq? Next Steps
3. 3. What is Cloud Computing?The practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on theInternet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local serveror a personal computer Oxford English DictionaryCloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than aproduct, whereby shared resources, software, and information areprovided to computers and other devices as a utility over a network.Clouds can be classified as public, private or hybrid Wikipedia
4. 4. Cloud Computing Momentum
5. 5. What does it mean? You never actually 'own' any software: rather than buying a product,you're renting a service You simply pay for what you use much like a utility service and thetechnical side is all taken care of by the host vendors that supply theapplications Free of large upfront costs, cloud computing helps small businessesstreamline their operations meaning they can focus on stayingcompetitive
6. 6. Are you already using the Cloud?Cloud-based services are so all-present that you may be using themnow without even realising itServices like Microsoft Hotmail, QuickBooks, Salesforce, Dropbox andSkype are in the Cloud.
7. 7. What are the Benefits for SMBs?Evens the playing field - gives SMB's cost effective access to theEnterprise technologies used by larger organisationsAccessibility & MobilitySecurity & ComplianceMinimal IT TeamCost & FlexibilityMaintenance & DRTailored Solutions
8. 8. Accessibility & Mobility The ability to access, modify and save files from any device in anylocation Share your files and collaborate with others as the files are in onecentral location that anyone can access at any time from any locationin the world
9. 9. Cost & Flexibility Cloud computing is very affordable, you simply pay for what you needand what you use with predictable fees Per user, per month pricing Start-up costs are low Services can start with a single subscription & there is no capital expenditure Easily scalable as your business expands or contracts Always up to date
10. 10. Security & CompliancePutting your business-critical information in the hands of a third partydemands a degree of trust. Service provider monitors infrastructure 24/7 Protect against hackers, viruses and intruders Physical security, Logical Security and Data Security Cloud Service Providers should meet local standards & compliancecriteria
11. 11. Maintenance & Disaster Recovery Underlying infrastructure maintained by service provider Automated updates No lost data due to a disaster Data is backed up regularly Data is stored in multiple locations Data easily recovered
12. 12. Minimal IT Team With cloud, you have the ability to push the operational IT work toother people If you can spend less time 'keeping the lights on', you can spend moretime making your technology do useful things which meet the needsof your business You can focus on the core issues around IT: defining andimplementing core business processes
13. 13. Tailored Solutions One size does not fit all! With no infrastructure orSoftware costs more of your ITbudget can be spent on creatingthe systems you want to manageyour business Typical questions What are our current businessprocesses? How will a new solution benefitus? Who will be using it & how willthey access it? Do we really need a full CRM? How do we manage our projects? What reporting do you require?
14. 14. Before No internal network Files shared by email/memory stick/access to local PC Spreadsheet of customers Paper based estimating system Difficult to gauge profit on each project
15. 15. After Intranet for sharing company information Project & Client Management Site Tracks client contact from initial enquiry to delivery and installation Client details, meetings and notes Stock control & Supplier Management Estimate process & forms Project Management Job Analysis knowing how profitable a project was Central location with single copy of data
16. 16. Before No internal network Files shared by email/memory stick/access to local PC Spreadsheet of customers Paper based estimating system Difficult to gauge profit on each service provided Old Access database
17. 17. After Business & Client Management Portal Paperless office and processes Integrated network Full costing
18. 18. Who Are Adepteq? Aylesbury Head Office Working with the Cloud since 2007 Working with local businesses SME/SMB focused 85% of new customers SharePoint, CRM & Office 365 cover 90% of revenue
19. 19. Who Are Adepteq? Microsoft Partner Gold Collaboration and Content Small Business Specialist Silver Midmarket solutions provider Silver Small Business specialist SharePoint Deployment Planning Partner Cloud Accelerate Partner
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21. 21. Next Steps Request an initial consultation to investigate howthe Cloud could benefit your organisation. Try Office 365 Adepteq can provide a free 30 day assisted trial If you would like assistance please contact us on0800 6444 365 or email info@adepteq.com