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10 Reasons why Cloud Computing is the Wave of the Future

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 by Sidney Angelos

Cloud Computing

Cloud computing refers to data storage and workflow-related software programs that are accessible from anywhere using a computer or other device with an Internet connection. Rather than the old model of on-premises server-based computing, in which companies stored all data and ran all programs from massive servers that had to be housed, cooled, maintained and upgraded, cloud computing lets you essentially outsource this hosting capability. And rather than purchase expensive software and licenses, with cloud computing you can choose applications from online libraries or have custom apps developed to meet your company’s specific needs. Software is evolving from discrete, stand-alone programs into an accessible Internet-based service; it’s even sometimes called “Software as a Service.”

Let’s look at the top 10 reasons why cloud computing represents the future of computer networks.
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Lower Costs While Driving Effective Results with Contact Management Software

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 by Sidney Angelos

Contact Management Software

What’s the best way to stay in touch with your existing customers, reach new ones, and follow up on leads? That’s a question that companies have been asking themselves for a long time. All too often, their attempts to find the answer have been haphazard and less than fruitful.
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Thinking Out of the Box: Why Cloud-Based Apps Are A Smart Choice

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 by Jace Modavi

Cloud-Based Applications

It’s easy enough to buy a software program for your home computer. Just walk into your local brick-and-mortar computer store, pick a box off the shelf, and plunk down a couple hundred dollars. For your business, though, you might want to consider thinking out of that shrink-wrapped box.
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The Advantages of Application Development to Customer Solutions with CRM

Monday, October 25, 2010 by Sidney Angelos

Application Development

Cloud computing provides large, complex software solutions to companies, without requiring them to purchase expensive equipment, or maintain the software and infrastructure with an in-house tech team.
One of the best uses for this computing architecture is customer relationship management (CRM), a way of capturing valuable customer data, organizing that data and using it to improve sales forecasting, marketing campaigns and customer service. What many people don’t realize, however, is that companies’ unique needs can be met through application development—something that was very difficult and expensive to do with server-based software.
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The Advantages and Challenges of Cloud Computing Technology

Monday, October 18, 2010 by Jace Modavi

Cloud-Based Applications

Cloud computing is an innovative new technology that many businesses are adopting due to its cost savings, environmental concerns, scalability, mobility, and energy efficiency. Even with the plethora of advantages, cloud computing is not without its disadvantages. Companies should weigh both the advantages and the disadvantages of cloud computing vis-a-vis their own specific business needs before investing in cloud-based applications or platforms.
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Small Business, Big Dreams: Realize Your Potential with CRM

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 by Sidney Angelos

Custom Application Development

When you think about it, “doing business” really means fostering relationships. And just like in your personal life, some of those relationships last longer than others, while some have great potential but never really get off the ground, maybe because of a miscommunication. Some relationships begin early and last for a lifetime.

What kind of relationships do you have with your customers?
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The Relationship between Platform As A Service and Your Business

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 by Jace Modavi

Enterprise Cloud Computing

Although I know there are some tech geeks who would take issue with this definition, I define “cloud computing” as simply using the Internet to perform computing applications. Enterprise cloud computing? That’s when businesses run their apps and data storage over the ‘net. And Platform as a Service (PaaS) can be thought of as a way of outsourcing your entire computing system—
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How to Manage Your Company Efficiently with Enterprise Cloud Computing

Friday, September 10, 2010 by Jace Modavi

Cloud-Based CRM

OK, true confession time: I’m a bit of a slob. I’m not much for vacuuming, tend to leave dirty dishes in the sink until I need to use them again, and I can’t for the life of me understand the point of making a bed. You’re just gonna crawl back in and mess it up again, aren’t you?

When I was in college, my best friend and I got an apartment together. We were just like the Odd Couple—but because we were friends I tried hard to clean up my act and do my share of the housework. Things worked out fine, but I was awfully happy when I was left alone for a month-long backpacking trip to Europe; I could go back to my slovenly ways. The day before my roommate was due to return from the trip, I kicked it into high gear and cleaned up the whole apartment, and he was none the wiser.

I suspect that more than one owner or manager of a business would discover that similar things happen in their absence. If you are out of town on vacation or traveling to a client’s site, do your employees let things slide? Without access to your data, do you really know?
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Sales Aren’t Up in the Air With Cloud Computing

Monday, August 23, 2010 by Sidney Angelos

Business Infrastructure

You may have heard the term “cloud computing,” and thought that it was some sophisticated technology that only IT professionals could understand. While there are certainly very complicated aspects to cloud computing, at its heart is a simple concept—running applications on the Internet, instead of using on-premises software. You probably already use the cloud much more than you realize—free email providers, social networking Web sites and other popular interactive sites are almost all run in the cloud.
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Emerging Trends in Platform As A Service

Friday, August 20, 2010 by Jace Modavi

PaaS

You’ve heard me natter on about cloud computing before; today I’d like to zero in on one aspect of it that doesn’t get a whole lot of publicity, but that could really be a boon to your business: PaaS—or Platform as a Service.
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