"You do not have to be Albert Einstein to handle your IT assignments 'On Time' (i.e. To Schedule), 'At Cost' (i.e. To Budget) and 'To Specifications' (i.e. To Scope)"
Yaacov (Jack) Bar-Tor
Information Technology
YBT Services Pty Ltd
Why Cloud Computing? (Continued)
3. Automatic Licensing Control and Software Updates
The beauty of cloud computing is that the servers are off-premise, out of sight and out of your hair. Suppliers take
care of them for you and roll out regular software updates – including security updates – so you don’t have to
worry about wasting time maintaining the system yourself. Leaving you free to focus on the things that matter, like
growing your business. They are also in charge of controlling software licensing and what software is used.
4. Reduced Capital Expenditure
Cloud computing reduces the cost of hardware. You simply pay as you go and enjoy a subscription-based model
that’s kind to your cash flow. Add to that the ease of setup and management and suddenly your scary, hairy IT
project looks at lot friendlier.
5. Increased Collaboration and work from anywhere
When the teams can access, edit and share documents anytime, from anywhere, they’re able to do more
together, and do it better. Cloud-based workflow and file sharing apps help them make updates in real time and
gives them full visibility of their collaborations.
With cloud computing, if you’ve got an internet connection you can be at work. And with most serious cloud
services offering mobile apps, you’re not restricted by which device you’ve got to hand.
The result? Businesses can offer more flexible working perks to employees so they can enjoy the work-life
balance that suits them – without productivity taking a hit. One study reported that 42% of workers would swap a
portion of their pay for the ability to telecommute. On average they’d be willing to take a 6% pay cut.