myths holding you back to switch quickbooks to cloud
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In spite of getting much attention in IT world, Cloud COmputing continues to generate lot of myths and distortion. That's why SMBs and CPAs are being persuaded by these myths. Let's explore what is holding them back from making switch to the cloud?TRANSCRIPT
Myths“I don’t know about Cloud Computing”“There is no security in the Cloud”“I will have no control over all my data”“This technology is very expensive and only for big enterprises”“There is only one Cloud”
Truth - You are already using it
Sending mails, online banking, Google docs and many services are the part of cloud technology.Cloud Computing – Cloud, in simple terms, refers to the location where you store your data and access it via Internet instead of local computer’s hard drive. It enables you to access cloud anywhere, anytime.
Truth – It’s too risky putting all data on premises than in the cloud
QuickBooks on the cloud is more secure than on premises data server. But the major concerns are malware, hacking, phishing and identity theft while entering into the cloud. That’s why Cloud hosting providers invest more heavily in these concerns, specially security than any other normal business would.
Truth – With cloud hosting you have a better control over the data
Since there is no physical device , it doesn’t mean you can’t access your data anytime, anywhere you want.
The truth is, cloud hosting lets you have a better control over your crucial data and applications. Accessing and managing applications, data through Internet-based control panel is more easier and secure than the traditional system.
Truth – With cloud computing you can decrease or increase your usage as required
Cloud gives the flexibility to small and medium businesses to scale their data usage, instead of pouring their investment into costs for additional IT and software requirements. Just one thing is required paying a reasonable, flat-rate yearly or monthly fee without any worry.
Global Cloud Survey By KPMG
• Either strongly agreed or• Agreed that cloud had delivered
significant effectiveness, efficiencies and cost savings.
7 Agree
• We don’t agree.• We don’t know about cloud
computing.• There is no cloud wave.
3 Disagree
Forbes Report illustrates the worldwide SMB opportunity of business applications
Truth - There are some other clouds as well e.g. Hybrid and Private Cloud
Cloud hosting providers are not putting your data into the same box. They allows you to choose from cloud deployment methods, depending on your requirements.Techaisle’s research showed that cloud computing is being viewed as a solution contributing to the business growth by 80% of US SMBs.
Conclusion
Cloud Computing has a great impact on our daily activities. Myths are the result of assumptions, miscommunications, rumors and mistruths, which are more far beyond the truth. Thus, it is very important for a business considering cloud computing practice due diligence, rather than being persuaded by the myths.
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References
Gartner’s ReportForbes ReportSeattletimes ReportTechaisle ReportAce Cloud HostingImage Source - Shutterstock