Cloud IT Services for Business
Cloud IT services have been designed to provide almost all of the benefits of a private cloud environment without having to incur any additional costs for infrastructure and maintenance. In addition, these services can help businesses take advantage of a number of different tools that would be too expensive or technically complicated to set up in-house, such as disaster recovery solutions that are regularly tested on identical systems located off-site.
What is cloud IT and does my business need it?
No matter what industry you are in, cloud IT is here to stay. The question is: do you need it and if so, why? Like many things, it depends on the unique needs and goals of your business. One thing that may surprise some people is that there are several different kinds of cloud services available today. While the most common might be public clouds, for example Dropbox, private clouds are becoming increasingly important as businesses find they’re able to retain more control while maintaining the resource flexibility they need for growth.
A private cloud allows companies to consolidate existing IT resources into a single datacentre where resources can be shared across departments or used as needed by individual users depending on workloads. Another added benefit of a private cloud solution involves cost. Anecdotally, the cost of private cloud solutions seems to be less than that of private hosted, public, or hybrid cloud solutions.
Personal cloud storage is another cloud concept that’s gaining popularity. Personal clouds allow users to sync files across multiple devices using Web-based primary and secondary storage in the “cloud.” While this kind of service is most useful for those who use a lot of different computers on a regular basis, like students and business travellers who often find themselves working from several locations, it can also help businesses store data outside of the corporate environment if they choose to do so.
Why Choose Managed Cloud IT?
Manage IT infrastructure risks and headaches by outsourcing your IT to a managed cloud service provider such as Sydney Managed IT. We manage everything from on-site servers or hardware, to virtualization, networking, printing, storage space and security, such as firewalls, antivirus software and other protections. Our services include:
- Management – In addition to taking care of your systems on-site, we take responsibility for off-site data backups. With online file stores like Dropbox gaining popularity, it’s easy for valuable files such as these to be lost if they aren’t backed up correctly or saved in an accessible place.
- Managed Services – The cloud is a great way to expand the capabilities of your IT infrastructure with minimal effort through the use of online software and services. These days, it isn’t just about storing data in the cloud; you can also run programs, handle customer services and a lot more all via this virtual network, which means that running a business now requires much less time and resources.
- IT Security – It’s not enough for us to back up your data safely; we keep your website or applications secure from hackers who could potentially gain access to your files if there were any major security flaws. By updating software regularly, as well as monitoring your networks, we ensure they are always working efficiently.
- Flexibility – There should be no set intervals or restrictions on when you can access your data, and rather than having to have direct contact with the provider for routine tasks like backups, it’d be much more convenient if all of these processes are automated to a degree. If possible, you should also have multiple options for accessing your data at any time without being charged extra costs; this could include mobile apps that let you edit files from anywhere.
- Pricing – Your business budget is something that needs to always stay in mind when contracting managed cloud services. You need to know what level of costs are involved with taking advantage of these systems so that you won’t end up spending more money than expected. We offer competitively-priced, tailor-made solutions to meet your unique requirements and budget.
Contact Sydney Managed IT for further information about our Cloud IT Services
Sydney Managed IT offers flexible, reliable cloud IT solutions for businesses in Sydney and the surrounding areas as well as IT security and medical IT.
“Manage IT infrastructure risks and headaches by outsourcing your IT to a managed cloud service provider“
Testimonials
Upgrading our IT systems started out very badly when the IT companies I had called either didn’t turn up up on time or didn’t turn up at all. Exasperated, I contacted Sydney Managed IT and was surprised at how prompt and professional they were. The team were very friendly and came up with an easy and cost effective solution. I can’t thank you enough.
Jeff, Sydney
After being hacked with a virus via email, Sydney Managed IT were able to restore our IT systems without too much fuss. Highly recommended!!
Andrew, Port Jackson
The cloud storage and back up solutions on my home business computer were outdated and failing. I’m not a techie at all. A friend put me onto the very friendly and helpful team at Sydney Managed IT who were able to sort out my cloud and backup issues in no time at all. Thank you so much. I’ll recommend you to everyone.
Jillian, small business owner