Breaking Free from the Traditional Office Computer

Are you still chained to an office computer to complete business tasks? With the advancement in mobile cloud technologies, you have to wonder, is there really a reason to have the "office" computer anymore? Getting rid of the ball and chain that ties you to one particular desktop frees you and your staff to get more done.  Using cloud technology can eliminate bottlenecks in office productivity that occur because of time and space limitations, as well as reduce end-user device costs.

By saving documents locally to a hard drive, you limit your ability to work remotely. IT professionals must create complex workarounds that allow users to access their data. While those methods can work, security, quality of service and latency are issues of concern. Cloud technology offers a better alternative because data is easily accessed over a secure Internet connection using a Web portal, allowing a user to work anywhere without the pitfalls of decreased quality or latency issues. By getting away from the traditional office computer model, or local desktop, you are free to log in from anywhere you happen to be. Road warriors who used to have to wait until they got back to the office can now input valuable customer and sales data right away while it is still fresh in their minds, reducing the chance of losing any critical information. Office employees who used to commute to the office can use the time they would normally spend in the car working at home. Overall productivity is increased, without tying you to a particular place of work.

Cloud technology also enables workers to use any device to access their company files. Whether it's an iPhone, iPad, laptop or desktop, employees can work from any device that receives an Internet connection. What does that mean for you? For one, no more battles between Mac and PC -- employees are free to use whatever platform they prefer to get the job done. Because cloud computing utilizes an Internet browser to display files, applications and data, the platform used is inconsequential. Alternatively, larger, more robust computer systems can gain a second life or be eliminated completely. Cloud technology reduces the need for local storage and computing power, so devices that may have been on their way out can live on for a few extra years. Or, a company can choose to replace higher-end devices with a new generation of "smart terminals." These devices contain only the bare bones needed to access the Internet and may come with limited storage and processing capability depending on the business needs, allowing for a reduction in maintenance and equipment costs. Some companies may even take it a step further by letting employees supply their own device (possibly giving them a yearly allowance for upgrades), thereby significantly reducing the financial burden of the company.

The traditional office computer

By breaking free from the traditional "office computer," businesses are able to significantly increase productivity while simultaneously reducing hardware costs. Cloud technology is transforming work from a place we go, to something we do from anywhere, with added flexibility for businesses and employees alike.

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