As far as digital trends in 2017 go, it’s no surprise that technology is advancing to accommodate the mass amounts of data on a real-time basis. But how do companies with a smaller budget and scale keep up with digital transformation in this era?
Like any new transformation in modern technology, it’s important to observe how people think and use a product before considering costs and revenue. This is true for large enterprises as well, however many SMBs are slow to adopt newer technologies such as cloud computing. For the more savvy small- and medium-sized businesses however, taking a prompt stance on updating technology and workflows can have a serious benefit.
First and foremost, a business should consider the core of its digital business and consider a Managed Cloud approach. By hosting a solution, adding your own apps and values, you can create a customized approach to your business that not only benefits the customer but operates at a flexible (and lower) cost.
For SMBs especially, the main asset of the cloud is that it enables businesses to consume technology as a service; access is available on-demand and regulated under best practices. All of this is possible without having to make an initial cost that may be difficult to offset or enter into long-term contractual relations.
Another major advantage is that technical departments can manage things easier by delegating critical aspects to the service provider. This ease of management applies to both cloud servers that facilitate storage for a company and the implementation of a business application in a cloud environment.
There are a wealth of digital transformation opportunities that SMBs can harness in 2017, and there are bound to be more in the future. Stay up-to-date and check out our other predictions for cloud computing trends here.