Software online to reach everyone
The internet has long been established as a great medium for communication. Now it has evolved and has become a great medium for delivery of software. Bandwidth, screen resolution, devices and rich interface capability are no longer a barrier. While on the flip-side huge benefits from centralised systems that can be updated and extended at any time are being realised.
Data capacity and storage has also increased hundred fold, and the provision of professional Cloud based storage and data hosting means an organisation can do anything online, anywhere.
Stream Interactive use Vocus Communications for provision of our own operations, as well as our customers hosting services.
The benefits of cloud based computing are many – here are some below
Economies of scale - Backup, data protection, disaster recovery and continuity of supply are all issues as important to Stream Interactive as they are to our customers. Using a third party cloud provider can improve the effectiveness of these security requirements whilst reducing the cost, which we can then pass onto clients.
For our clients, the Vocus standard back up option is daily, held offsite for 7 days on disc. Contact us if you have a greater requirement, or you can see the alternative options here.
Redundancy of equipment - The truth is, any so-called “cloud” still has to live somewhere, in a real data centre, with physical cables that connect you to it. The IT infrastructure still matters, and a third party provider can specialise in proving and maintaining up to date equipment for multiple businesses.
Cash flow smoothing – rather than having to spend lumps of capital on new or updated servers costs are amortised across time effectively by way of leasing space.
Access – Access can be easily arranged from anywhere, by staff as required. This can improve productivity and collaboration.