Applied Systems Guide to Understanding the Cloud Infographic
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The document explains that the cloud consists of secure data centers facilitating remote access to computing operations, with a significant percentage (95%) of survey respondents using some form of cloud service. Small to medium-sized businesses in the insurance sector are expected to adopt cloud services at a higher rate over the next few years, with benefits including improved productivity, cost savings, and enhanced data security. Additionally, the cloud enables better accessibility and business continuity for companies.
Applied Systems Guide to Understanding the Cloud Infographic
- 1. WHAT IS THE CLOUD? A cloud is comprised of secure data centers that control computing operations and offer remote access. The data centers are home to servers that host your software and process, store and protect your data. In a recent survey, 95% of respondents used the cloud in some form. 39% of SMBs with 2 - 250 employees expect to be paying for cloud services within 3 years. Insurance industry SMBs will have a higher rate of cloud adoption (34%) compared to their enterprise counterparts. 74% of SMBs plan to use at least one cloud service (paid or free) in 3 years. CLOUD TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS: REASONS TO MOVE TO THE CLOUD CLOUD ADOPTION TRENDS IN INSURANCE FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZE BUSINESSES (SMBS) GUIDE TO CLOUD DATA SMB BENEFITS UNDERSTANDING THE CLOUD EXAMPLESOFCLOUD-H O STED APPLICATIONS BUSINESS BENEFITS FROM THE CLOUD Based on a survey from Applied in 2012, these are the perceived benefits of moving to the cloud. STORE PHOTOS CHECK EMAILS SHARE FILES SHOP ONLINE BANK ONLINE 50% 61% 69% 71%IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY DECREASED HARDWARE COSTS DATA INTEGRITY & SECURITY ELIMINATE SUPPORT HEADCOUNT 60%REDIRECT SUPPORT HEADCOUNT MORE THAN OF NEW APPLIED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CUSTOMERS choose to leverage the cloud with AppliedOnline. CONTACT US TODAY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR ACCOUNT MANAGER. MOVE TO THE CLOUD TODAY! FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT THE CLOUD MEANS FOR YOUR BUSINESS appliedsystems.com/thecloud 1 Quoted in “Exploring Demand for Hosted Private Cloud Services,” Business Technology Roundtable, March 22, 2013. Web. September 2013. http://business-technology-roundtable.blogspot.ca/2013/03/exploring-demand-for-hosted-private.html 2 Weiss, Juergen, “A Quick Look at Cloud Computing in the Insurance Industry,” Gartner, Inc. March 6, 2012, Page 2-3. 3 http://www.forbes.com/sites/joemckendrick/2012/08/29/most-americans-dont-understand-cloud-computing-does-it-really-matter/ SECURITY Keep your business data safe and private COST SAVINGS Lower costs on equipment and IT resources for your business BUSINESS CONTINUITY Never worry about information and data back up RESOURCE AVAILABILITY Staff can focus on the business of selling insurance ACCESSIBILITY Access your customer data from anywhere, from any device, with an internet connection