Convenience and Reliability

With Microsoft cloud services, like Azure, your information is available anytime, anywhere. Because data is not hosted on-site, you can access key information even if a power outage or technical error brings down on-site applications.

Financial Viability

Cloud database solutions are less expensive to maintain than on premise server applications. For example, most on-site applications require software or server updates.  While there is a monthly fee associated with cloud computing solutions, it is often much less than the fees associated with on-site maintenance.

Worldwide Accessibility

On-site servers can accrue additional costs, or technical incompatibility, when accessed from other locations. With a cloud database solution, your information is easily available anywhere.

Security

Any time you rely on a third-party vendor, you open yourself up to additional security concerns. But, as cloud computing methods and providers vary, so do security qualifications. Several methods of cloud computing, specifically private and hybrid, provide stricter security qualifications to meet the needs of organizations with sensitive data concerns. On the flip side, a more public cloud will provide security and stability for companies and organizations not responsible for storing sensitive information. SWICKtech’s cloud consulting services can help you determine which method of cloud computing will suit your security needs. 

Scalability

As your business grows, updating on-site server technology can be incredibly pricey. Cloud computing makes it easy to scale your organization and is less expensive to upgrade as your IT needs change. 

Disaster Recovery

Setting up additional disaster recovery efforts within an on-site server can be pricey. With cloud computing, data recovery efforts are implemented at a much lower price.