Services

Cloud Services

Cloud Services are services delivered over the internet. (The term 'cloud' is used as a metaphor for the internet.)

Cloud Services are a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to the more traditional approach, where software, resources and information need to be installed directly on local networks and systems.

There are three categories of Cloud Services:

• Infrastructure-as-a-Service
• Software-as-a-Service
• Online backups

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Imagine if staff could access your entire server and desktop environment from anywhere in the world.

Through the power of the internet, we can help you provide a consistent, secure and reliable desktop environment including your core business applications - without the need to maintain servers, software and network equipment.

This means your staff will be able to access their email, calendars, tasks and contacts from remote devices including iPhones, BlackBerrys and notebooks. Anywhere, anytime.

Software-as-a-Service

We can help you deliver a software solution to your customers, from a secure and reliable network data centre.

With our help, your customers will be able to access the systems and interfaces they need from anywhere in the world.

Examples of software solutions you might provide to your customers include workflow systems, helpdesk applications and SharePoint portals.

Online backups

Your computer and other office equipment may be insured. But if you lose your data, you potentially lose your business.

Online backups use the internet to backup company data in case of loss or damage. No tapes. No burning to CD or DVD. And no need to take your USB key home. It's the simplest way to protect your data.

Here are five reasons why online backups make good business sense.

1. Automatic: Backups can be scheduled to run automatically at any time you choose. Once we set it up, it's done!
2. Secure: Your data is secured with bank-grade encryption before it even leaves your computer. Only you have the key. And you control who has access.
3. Cost-effective: Online backups cost a fraction of other, more traditional alternatives.
4. Offsite: Your backups must be offsite for maximum protection. A backup strategy that leaves the 'burned' DVD on your premises isn't a backup strategy. It's asking for trouble.
5. Easy access: Online backups allow you to access your files via the web 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need to restore your data, a few clicks of the mouse is all you will need.