You’re ready for the Cloud. But is the Cloud ready for you?

You may find the best answer in Local Cloud Computing.

Cloud Computing promises to profoundly change the way businesses adopt and use technology. However, as with all new technologies, Cloud Computing has its drawbacks along with its advantages. Most of the drawbacks lie below the surface and are only encountered once a business has already chosen to make the plunge into Cloud Computing.

Final Frontiers has first hand knowledge of the benefits and drawbacks of Cloud Computing. This stems from frequent conversations that have occurred when small businesses make the transition into Cloud Computing and run into problems right away. Who do they call? Frequently, the requests for help are directed at local IT support providers, like us. Why? For three reasons:

a) Small businesses that have made a quick migration into Cloud Computing find that they are faced with relying on technical support from multiple vendors who often provide limited and remote-only services.

b) Often ignored is the fact that all businesses still need to support their internal networks and mission critical functions such as business continuity and data backup.

c) What happens if Internet connectivity is lost? Whether temporarily or for sustained periods of time, the potential for lost productivity can have an adverse effect on a company’s bottom line.

The Solution – Local Cloud Computing

Many of the answers lie in a combination of implementing in-office systems and procedures, as well as working with a local IT integrator who provides the critical face-to-face support that addresses the “lost half” of Cloud Computing.

Final Frontiers is a proponent of a new methodology that addresses these concerns. Called “Local Cloud Computing” this approach combines the advantages of both Cloud Computing and local support supplied by a knowledgeable IT integration firm. IATI has developed a product called Fliite that can be effectively deployed by business interested in deploying a Local Cloud Computing solution. Click here for more information on Fliite.

By combining the best of both worlds, businesses can reduce the risks of Cloud Computing and enjoy the enhanced productivity offered by Local Cloud Computing. For a better view on the concept of Local Cloud Computing, click the “play” button on the image above or click here to view a short video produced by technology partner VentureNet of Garland, Texas.  This short, 3-minute video gives you a great overview of the technical aspects of Local Cloud Computing into easy to understand terms.