The Future of Remote Work: Why You Should Transition Your Company to the Cloud

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Today’s unprecedented times may have accelerated its adoption, but remote work has been on a steady rise for years. NBC News reports that even before the pandemic, 70% of the workers globally are operating remotely at least one day a week. After all, the arrangement is ideal for both employee and employer. The former gets flexible hours and saves time on transportation, while the latter saves on overhead expenses. We’ve recently written an article detailing 7 Tips In Transitioning Your Production To Remote Work, which includes the integration of essential software for a more efficient workflow. One of them is the cloud.

From real-time collaboration to app integration, here are four reasons why your business needs the cloud to succeed in a future where remote-work is the norm rather than the exception.

More cost-effective in the long run

Cloud storage is more than just a platform that allows you to upload and access your files remotely. In terms of scalability, it’s also the cheapest option moving forward. It doesn’t have any extra hardware that needs to be installed and maintained, for example, already saving you a lot of upfront costs. And though it’s paid via subscription, cloud storage gives you the choice of how much data you want to rent out. If you suddenly find yourself with more space than necessary, you can downgrade your account anytime.

Enables real-time collaboration and greater flexibility

One of the biggest advantages of using cloud-based apps is how you’re able to collaborate with other users in real time. A good example of this is Google Drive and its apps (Docs, Sheets, etc.). Anyone with access to the files can access and contribute anytime, anywhere. Ultimately, 
Forbes highlights that not only does this reduce downtime, but it also allows for better remote work flexibility overall. Since the data is always available, people are free to work whenever they’re most productive.

Provides integration with multiple apps

Remote tasks are accomplished with the help of several tools like CRM software, visual editing apps, trackers, and more. In fact, 
Box explains how the average company employs over 1,000 apps and 50 file-sharing services, which can make it difficult for employees to integrate their current work processes onto one platform. However, the best cloud management services provide seamless app integration so that employees don’t have to give up working with the tools that they’re already familiar with. This allows companies to make the switch to the cloud with a minimal amount of disruption.

Securely encrypted with customizable access

Cybersecurity is an ever-growing problem. And with the world shifting to remote work, the threats have only become worse. A recent annual report from IT company 
Unisys found that cyber attacks have surged by 400% this past couple of months since workers are now using their unsecured, distributed connections to work. Fortunately, data stored in cloud is always encrypted. Plus, you can control how much access your employees get in the system, allowing you to strengthen the security of your more sensitive files.

If you want your business to go remote, you have to adopt cloud-based tools to make your setup work. It’ll be a slow move as there will be a lot of files and processes that need to be transferred, but that’s all the more reason to start integrating today.



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