The cloud is a technology being increasingly utilized by businesses, but with so many choices when it comes to cloud infrastructure and services, it can be confusing for companies to know what is right for them. Because of this confusion, some organizations are still uncertain as to the benefits of cloud. Enterprises who have adopted the technology, however, are reporting widespread success and competitive advantages due to the cloud.
A recent study by the Harvard Business Review Analytic Services found that companies rapidly adopting cloud computing are able to reduce complexity and increase business agility, allowing them to gain a competitive advantage. Of the more than 500 Harvard Business Review readers surveyed, 70 percent had already adopted cloud technologies and 74 percent of those respondents reported an increase in competitive advantage due to the cloud.
The leading driver behind cloud adoption was increase business agility, with 32 percent of respondents citing it as their top reason for implementing the cloud. Reduced cost, increased innovation and improved scalability were also mentioned as reasons for adopting the technology. According to the survey, 56 percent of respondents employing the cloud aggressively reported gaining a significant advantage in business.
"While cloud computing can help companies operate more efficiently, the real benefit comes from being able to capitalize on new opportunities more quickly than your competitors," the report stated.
According to the report, benefits of adopting cloud computing included simplified internal operations and the creation of new ways for employees to collaborate. More than two-thirds of respondents reported saving money as a result of the cloud, and 71 percent expect business complexity to be reduced with cloud computing.
Benefit from the cloud with FoIP
For companies interested in implementing cloud technology into their business operations, fax-over-IP is a secure and reliable option that takes the confusion out of the cloud. FoIP service providers like FaxCore utilize the Internet to send faxes and store documents in cloud servers to simplify file sharing and record keeping.
When a message is sent with a FoIP service, the content within is stored on an organization's dedicated server. Faxes documents become part of an encrypted, searchable database of messages that can be easily accessed from anywhere with access to the Internet. Messages can be sent and received through email, increasing mobility and allowing business to continue even on the go. Employees can easily access files and share them with one another, increasing collaboration and innovation.
Enhance enterprise communication, collaboration and compliance efforts with a proven FoIP solution from FaxCore. Contact FaxCore today to learn more about their 'Partly-Cloudy' fax solutions.
