Azure Cloud Services

The face of business is changing. To be more precise, the location of business is changing and expanding. Businesses of all sizes, types and models are moving many of their operations to the cloud. Internet-based and Internet-accessible applications and services provide global mobility to small, medium and large companies, effectively leveling the playing field for all businesses. Azure Cloud Services develops, provides and hosts a growing number of applications and services to empower business operations.

Windows Azure Cloud Services provides mobility for business expansion and growth. Furthermore, task efficiency benefits each business and keeps operations agile and nimble. Because many of the solutions that Azure Cloud Services provides are hosted, the business using them is able to keep operating costs manageable, providing leanness to operational expenditures that is impossible with a total in-house management system.

Additionally, a cloud-based platform allows a local business to send representatives anywhere on the global, giving them true worldwide coverage. Services such as email, database access and product management are accessible from virtually any Internet-connected device.

The cost benefits of Azure Cloud Services are realized through hosted solutions. There is no upfront acquisition cost for expensive server hardware or infrastructure. The user has no need of an expensive IT department; all upgrades and maintenance of both hardware and software are handled by Azure Cloud Service personnel. When a business does not have to worry about these mundane tasks, it can focus on what it does best, promoting and growing their business and bottom line.

Mobile business solutions are available through the cloud service applications. Everything from inventory control to customer fulfillment is possible through mobile technology. Sales personnel in the field are able to access stock information and customer profiles with smartphones. Wireless barcode readers provide instant, on the spot inventory information.

Azure provides customized solutions that fit in with your existing business infrastructure. Working directly with you to determine your IT needs, Azure Cloud Services employs Service-as-a Solution development to provide an exact fit. Using SaaS means that you only pay for software that you need with no unnecessary, wasteful applications. Software and application development is scalable to ensure that your hardware and software infrastructure expands with your business growth.

Small businesses benefit immensely from the fact that their solutions are developed specifically for them and are not out-of-the-box, one-size-fits-all programs. Custom solutions equal targeted, efficient operations and maximized growth potential. The small and medium-business owner is treated with the same care and professionalism afforded major, worldwide players.

Hosted Microsoft Exchange Email services come in a variety of packages. Outlook 2010 and Outlook for Mac provide local, enterprise clients. Outlook Web Access provides 25 gigabytes of online email storage. The connection to your home office is never broken; different versions of Outlook provide total mobility. Computer desktop, Internet browser and mobile access capabilities insure constant connectivity. Employees are able to share folders, files, contacts and calendars as easily as they access their email. Synchronization ensures that up-to -date information is always accessible, no matter what device is in use. Tasks can be shared and assigned in real time for operational efficiency.

Unfortunately, online business operation can be potentially dangerous, fraught with information hijack attempts, virus and malware attacks and hacking invasions. However, Azure Cloud Services provides efficient and effective security coverage to protect valuable business data. Because important and sometimes confidential information must be shared among coworkers and clients, an effective, manageable encryption solution is employed through a centralized management control console. Built-in technology handles much of the access rights management tasks, including management of authentication and encryption keys.

Data loss can similarly undermine business operations. The backup of important and crucial business files is a necessity. However, trusting employees to initiate backups can be risky. Therefore, automated background data backups ensure that the files of enterprise desktops and laptop computers are protected and secured. Because many computers will have duplicate files, data reduction is accomplished by backing up the files once and marking them for multiple machines. Changes made on one computer are backed up and the changes are relayed to the other connected machines. Additionally, only data changes and newly created documents are backed up after the initial backup routine is finished. The smaller and faster backups run seamlessly in the background, providing continuous protection. The smaller file transfers ensure that the task runs quickly, even on dial-up connections.

Azure Cloud Services provides affordable, custom IT solutions that grow with you as you expand your operations. Nevertheless, it is always a good business practice to compare both prices and options. Fill out the form on this page to find out how we can take your business global.