Data Solutions

Q: I need to become more research-savvy and would like to invest in some good cloud computing software to store our company's data. How should I go about this?

A: Cloud computing can do much more than store data – it can be a great way to work more efficiently and reduce costs.

"Software as a Service" is where you can rent access to use a software application without having to buy, download and install it. For little or no cost, you can gain access to everything you need to run your business, from email, calendars and document sharing to timesheets, accounting and payroll. There are as well more and more industry-specific applications becoming available.

The same time easily

Many services now work at the same time easily. For instance with a few clicks you can get a list of clients in Auckland from your customer list into your email marketing system. Increasingly, these tools are talking to each other better, making it in every way possible to have a full suite of business tools based in the cloud.