One of the biggest challenges today is getting IT to the heart of the business. It is necessary to see the IT area as a strategic focus for organizations. Strategic IT management is a way of looking at business administration in a different way. The company sees the IT area as an area that needs to relate to all other sectors. Thus, the technological area is no longer just a tool and becomes a means of training, integration and innovation. And what is the role of cloud computing in this new scenario? That’s what we will understand in this article!
What is the role of cloud computing in the company’s strategy?
Cloud computing is one of the allies of strategic IT. Businesses are able to acquire mobility, flexibility and the ability to act in an integrated manner even at peak work times. Cloud computing is the foundation of any digital transformation strategy. This technology allows full access, through the network, to a set of shared computing resources (networks, data centers, storage, services, applications, among others), which can be quickly made available, with minimal effort and without interaction with the supplier.
What are the advantages of adopting the cloud in your company?
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Flexibility: the cloud offers flexible solutions according to the specific needs of each company. In this way, there is no need for a company to buy more space in the Cloud than what it really needs, which becomes a cost advantage.
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Mobility: wherever you are, you can always consult your files through a computer or mobile device. It is no longer necessary to carry external disks and USB sticks to ensure you have the files you need when you travel. The cloud provides universal access to maximum power computing.
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Better use of human resources: Cloud storage frees the IT team for other tasks and leaves them free from problems related to network failures. Storing the files in the cloud means that there is no cost to maintain, update and train employees.
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Collaboration between departments: storing files in the Cloud allows easier sharing with all colleagues, with no need to send large files by e-mail or pass them via USB stick. As the files are stored in the Cloud, each user can access the files and make the changes they want, and they are automatically saved.
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Sustainability: your company becomes more sustainable and environmentally friendly with the use of cloud storage as it will reduce energy consumption and the number of paper documents. Thus, you have less expenses with electricity, increasing the benefits for your company.