The document discusses how small and medium-sized businesses can improve processes by moving to cloud-based solutions. It notes that cloud adoption can lead to cost reductions of up to 77.9%, increased business efficiency and agility, and faster implementation compared to on-premise solutions. The document provides tips for getting started with cloud adoption such as evaluating requirements, consulting experts, selecting a solution, and establishing service level agreements.

1. ACTUAL IMPROVEMENTS TO SME BUSINESS PROCESSES
RUN YOUR BUSINESS BETTER
AND FASTER IN THE CLOUD
Review current
state of accounts
Compile ‘wishlist’
of requirements
Consult the experts,
like Bentleys for
their analysis
Selection process is
completed and you
have purchased a
cloud based option
Set goals for the
business
77.9%
68.5%
38.9%
67%
77.7%
?
Select internal
decision committee
Set budgets and
time frames
HOW TO GET STARTED
Overall Cost reduction
Mobility and convenience in accessing applications
Increase in business efficiency and agility – less staff
Fast implementation*
*can take up to 15 months for large scale cloud projects
Software discs | physical servers or storage areas |
time wasted installing updates | in house IT experts |
large upfront investment.
is the annual
growth for the
cloud globally
between
2008 - 2013.
26% of SME’s are
familiar with cloud
technology.
41% of SME’s see
security as the key
barrier to adopting
cloud technology.
50%
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Data Sources - http://www.idc.com/, http://www.gartner.com/, http://www.ibisworld.com.au
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· Get trial software
· Evaluate the software &
platforms it works on
· Speak to the vendor
· Consider a
‘back out’ plan
· Establish a service-level
agreement including a guarantee
on service delivery.