Cloud computing solutions for servers help companies save money

Whether it’s embracing a cost-saving solution for shipping, updating label compliance or upgrading to top-quality VoIP business phones, business owners are constantly looking for ways to make their operations leaner and more competitive. One way to do this is by investing in unified communications technology that offers cloud computing solutions. By allowing employees to access their data from any location, whether it’s on the company’s Milwaukee or Chicago phone systems, businesses can save time and resources.

In a recent article for Entrepreneur, Jonathan Simkin, the founder and CEO of SwoopThat.com, an online book reseller, said he was able to reduce his yearly expenditures by around $6,000 simply by using the cloud. Simkin told the news source that he switched the company’s servers to a cloud-based system because it allowed him to scale back how much he paid for data storage.

Since his business spiked at certain times of the year, when school began or the semester closed, he was able to pay for only the amount of data he was using at any given time. While he did have problems with a few of the service’s final details, Simkin cut costs by embracing forward-thinking strategies.

By switching to VoIP telephony systems, business owners can find similar savings. When compared to the costs of a traditional phone service, VoIP technology costs businesses less, while providing increased functionality. However, startup costs and logistics may be a concern for some. As a result, it can be most beneficial to work with a provider that can offer installation and training services so that productivity doesn’t suffer while the transition occurs.