www.gcis.co.uk Cloud based services

1. Cloud-Based Services can Evolve and
Improve your Business Processes

2. Cloud-based services are much more than just a storage system
and are rapidly transforming the way businesses communicate,
store information and operate.
No matter what the industry, communication and efficiency are
key. In recent years advances in email and mobile phone
technology have helped pave the way to staying connected. But
the Cloud is taking over!

3. Office 365 is a cloud-based service, taking the industry’s most recognised
software and making it accessible from wherever you are in the world.
With high tech security controls and back up systems in place, using Office
365 enables you to have remote access to emails, documents, contacts and
calendars at the touch of a button.This eliminates paper work and saves
time, ultimately improving efficiency and productivity in the workplace.

4. Employees will find transition to Office 365 smooth and efficient as it also
runs the standard Microsoft software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and
Publisher.
Using a standard Internet connection, this cloud offering allows both office-
based and remote workers to access live information at any given time,
supported with features such as instant messaging to drive productivity and
help stay connected.

5. Skype for Business plays a big part in cloud software, being a key tool in
bringing international companies closer together. Skype for Business
offers the opportunity to host video conference calls to any worldwide
location.This significantly reduces travel time, expenditure and other
associated costs.
With any cloud-based software you also gain the advantage of being up-
to-date at all times, with upgrades and downloads to install as they
become available.This method of upgrading eliminates any associated
costs that would normally be spent on engineers and IT specialists.

6. This saving can also be seen with hosted cloud services. Data centres have
been set up around the UK and worldwide, home to all the required
computer hardware and servers. Operated and run by IT specialists, the
data centres are manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to ensure servers
are fully operational at all times.You essentially get all the benefits of an
in-house server without the upfront and running costs making this an ideal
option for new start-up businesses as well as SME’s looking to expand.

7. Ultimately, cloud-based solutions have transformed work processes so
much that they are set to stay.They offer a company the opportunity to
work in a modern, efficient and well-connected environment. However,
with all your data located off-site you need to work with a company that
you can trust. GCIS are IT specialists and offer a comprehensive range of
technology solutions, from structured cabling, access control and telecom
solutions, as well as a range of cloud solutions.

8. This saving can also be seen with hosted cloud services. Data centres have
been set up around the UK and worldwide, home to all the required
computer hardware and servers. Operated and run by IT specialists, the
data centres are manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to ensure servers
are fully operational at all times.You essentially get all the benefits of an
in-house server without the upfront and running costs making this an ideal
option for new start-up businesses as well as SME’s looking to expand.