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Work from anywhere, on any internet-enabled workstation. Cloud computing services provide remote access to the technology services, tools, and infrastructure you would typically use in the office every day, including servers, data storage, applications, and workstations.

Why Do Businesses Choose Hosted Solutions/Cloud Computing?

  • Flexibility. With hosted solutions, you can get your work done anytime from anywhere. Cloud-based solutions easily allow you to scale your IT as your business grows without painful capital expenditures.
  • Affordability. Cloud-based solutions can offer cost-effective alternatives to on-site solutions. You no longer have to foot the bill to buy, maintain, and house hardware. As your business grows, you can efficiently add more resources as you need them. However, you decrease your ability to control how your resources are used and stored by forfeiting hardware ownership.
  • Security. With hosted solutions, security is a big concern. Handing over important, sensitive data to a third party can be unnerving. However, modern cloud-based solutions are engineered with security in mind. Hosted solutions manage regular security updates for you. In addition, an offsite storage solution safely backs up your files in case a physical disaster strikes your office.

What Is Microsoft Azure?

Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform that provides the tools organizations need to operate in a hosted environment, including the integration with and virtualization of on-premise systems and applications.

Microsoft Azure provides over 100 applications and services, including:

  • Windows Virtual Machines. Run Microsoft Windows as an application on your computer.
  • Windows Virtual Desktop. Create multiple desktops in different windows to organize and display tools and applications.
  • Application Hosting and Development Tools. Develop cloud-based applications using any platform or language.
  • Networking. Connect all your resources, both on-premise and cloud, using Azure’s virtual network.
  • Cloud Data, File, Image, and Video Storage. Store and backup your data, files, images, and videos using Azure cloud services.
  • Internet of Things (IoT). IoT describes all the internet-connected devices that collect and share data. For example, “smart” things, like water meters, video streaming devices, hospital monitoring equipment, security cameras, and lightbulbs, that are connected to the internet and send or receive data to or from something else. Azure can help you build IoT applications and manage your existing IoT devices and data.
  • Security and Monitoring. Secure your connected devices with active Microsoft security and monitoring tools.
  • Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Services. Analyze, comprehend, and make predictions using your data and Azure’s toolkit.
  • DevOps. Create a platform for sharing application code, tracking work, and shipping software.

How Much Does Cloud Computing Cost?

Cloud computing replaces the capital expense of purchasing hardware, software, and data centers with the operational expense of a cloud computing subscription. Microsoft Azure is scalable, in terms of cost and services, to your organization’s size and needs. When properly structured, cloud computing solutions can be less expensive than building and maintaining an on-premise network. Plus, you get the advantage of mobility, anywhere access to data and applications, and improved system security.

In our experience, most cloud computing deployments take about a month to complete, including one week of planning, two weeks of system setup and integration, and one week of monitoring and testing. As you would imagine, the total cost and time to deploy a cloud computing platform will depend on the size and requirements of your organization. High Touch can complete most cloud computing deployments with minimal on-site interaction.

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