Cloud Computing

Computing has evolved from the early days of centralised mainframe computing, through the explosion of the personal computer and to the client server model. The popularisation of the internet and the availability of lower-cost higher-speed bandwidth have led to the acceptance of shared resources. The consumer world has long since embraced technologies such as; web based e-mail, photo and video sharing and social networking. In the commercial world, VPNs, remote servers, off-site back-up and storage, remote access and mobile working have been moving resources further and further away from the user.

Cloud computing for business represents the next step; applications, data storage and even processing are remote from the organisation and are hosted by a third party or a series of third parties and accessed through internet or the cloud. The principle of cloud computing has been in place for sometime but its popularisation has come about due to commercial offerings from the likes of Microsoft and HP backed up with Quality of Service commitments and Service Level Agreements.

At the heart of cloud computing for business is the ability to access resources via the cloud, irrespective of location or platform: the interface is normally a browser meaning a user’s platform could be a desktop, a laptop a handheld or even a phone.

Cloud computing enables corporations to access the network services they require, whenever and from wherever they are needed. Qubic provides a wide range of options to ensure that any business achieves the maximum operational benefits at the best possible price.

Cloud computing can be achieved through a public, private or hybrid cloud network, dependent upon the users specific circumstances. Cloud computing provides scalability, flexibility and the ability to provide full network services for a simple monthly payment.

Cloud computing enables new or temporary offices to be quickly set up as well as providing ease of access for remote workers. Furthermore, many of the difficulties associated with corporate relocation are removed, as the core business requirements can be accessed from anywhere.

Key Benefits

Cost reduction – minimise capital investment and management
Flexibility – work from anywhere anytime
Scalability – pay for what you need when you need it