Posts Tagged cloud computing
Got Google? On-Ramp service for Google Apps offered at no cost!
Posted by Kevin Lalor in GoogleApps & Postini on October 24th, 2011
With the purchase of Google Apps in October and November, Bi101 will provide On-Ramp service at a $600 discount*.
Are you ready to go Google? Seems like everyone is going Google around us – the Business Times just reported that in Silicon Valley 97% of startups within the last two years are running on Google Apps. There are tons of cities booming with startups and other small and medium-sized businesses, and they all have one thing in common: they are benefiting from taking a 100% web approach. Google Apps allows you to focus on your business, not your IT.
This rapid adoption could be partly because Google Apps are allowing you to be productive anywhere, anytime. Flexibility is key as more companies need to do work on the go – while at the airport, in a coffee shop or at a hotel using a public wireless network. The great thing about Google Apps is that it protects your data by establishing an encrypted connection while you work. Without it, an unauthorized person could hack into your session and obtain access to your account.
Using an Internet standard known as HTTPS, Google will encrypt your data as it travels from your browser to their servers. This makes it much harder for an impostor to access your account. Google has supported encrypted connections from the day Google Apps launched over five years ago, and they made it the default setting for all users at the beginning of last year.
Bi101′s On-Ramp implementation Offer ($600 value)
Best practices, strategic advice and hands off implementation help. Up to 5 hours of consulting to be delivered over 5 weeks.
• Help with creating users
• Guidance in setting up dual delivery.
• Recommendation on migration strategy and method.
• Best practices on transition logistics.
Our consultants at Bi101 are committed to full service On-Ramp of your Google Apps purchase so you are set-up without disruption or distraction. We’re offering this service at no cost in October and November if you sign up for Google Apps with a minimum of 50 users by November 30th. This is just another way we are working hard to deliver our customers that best service and products available today.
Kevin Lalor
President & Founder
Cloud Event SF: Moving your Enterprise to the Cloud
Posted by Kevin Lalor in Bi101 News on September 22nd, 2011
Join Business Intelligence 101 in partnership with Google and Netsuite for an exclusive event, “Moving your Enterprise to the Cloud,” on [TBD] in downtown San Francisco, CA.
At this event, you’ll discover how cloud computing is changing the financial and business operations of companies all over the world. This will also be a great opportunity to talk with other professionals who are considering moving to a cloud-based model.
What You Will Learn
At this event you will learn:
- What the buzz around cloud computing is all about—and why it’s becoming a business priority
- How cloud computing and SaaS-based applications have evolved and what the emerging trends and technology are
- Why cloud computing and SaaS applications are relevant to finance, accounting professionals, CIOs and IT staff alike
- Why cloud computing is the faster, more efficient, cheaper and greener way to reduce both IT costs and energy usage
When
TBD
Where
Buca di Beppo
855 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA
RSVP
Register on-line or call Bi101 and speak to Susan Petty at 1-866-552-4101 ext. 614.
What are Software Companies Looking to Improve Most with Cloud Technology?
Posted by Kevin Lalor in Bi101 News on September 21st, 2011
We ask our software clients what they want most from cloud technology and this is what we hear:
“Efficiency, Reliability, Security, Price of IT, Mobility & Collaboration”
The volatility in the financial markets is just another reminder that companies now more than ever need to run their businesses leaner than ever before. We’re finding our clients also need to be operating on the most recent version of their software in order to stay ahead of the competition. With cloud-based technology you can automatically upgrade to the latest versions as you like – fully customizable and always secure. This is surprising to many but very familiar to us here at Bi101. We’ve helped hundreds of clients make the switch over to the cloud and have found each client has unique needs and custom requests that can be accommodated with cloud technology.
We have found it helps for new clients to hear how others are using the cloud to run their businesses faster and more efficiently. So this month, we’d like to introduce you to two Bi101 success stories. The following client testimonials demonstrate the different ways our clients have improved their businesses with better Efficiency, more Reliability, increased Security, new Mobility & Collaboration all at a good Price
• North Naples Fire District Case Study
Are you ready to move your business to the cloud? Not sure? Try our Cloud Readiness Assessment Survey. This will give you a Bi101 Cloud Readiness Score that you can use to see how your business compares to others considering making the move to the cloud
Kevin Lalor
President & Founder
Cloud Readiness Webinar – How to Determine if Your Business is Ready to Transition to the Cloud
Posted by Kevin Lalor in Bi101 News on September 19th, 2011
You’re invited to “Bi101’s Cloud Readiness Webinar” to learn if any of your business is ready for cloud computing — Kevin Lalor, Founder and President of Business Intelligence 101, will share his insights from working with hundreds of clients who have successfully moved part or all of their business to the cloud. You’ll discover the benefits other companies have seen, the challenges they’ve faced and Bi101’s expert tips on how to make the most of cloud technology in the marketplace.
Date: September 28, 2011
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PST
- The first mistake many organizations make when thinking about cloud technology
- Your cloud readiness score and how your organization stacks up
- How to determine the real company savings realized when moving to cloud-based technology
Click here to Register Today!
Google Apps Webinar with Google & Bi101
Posted by Kevin Lalor in GoogleApps & Postini on August 24th, 2011
Join Google & Business Intelligence 101 to discuss if Google Apps – cloud-based suite of email, calendar, IM, and collaboration tools – is right for you.
Free yourself from the maintenance costs and security hassles of Exchange! Google Apps and the Postini Communications Suite can help you stretch resources, work smarter, and reduce costs while staying secure.
Join us for a live webinar to learn how you can:
• Save time and money with Google-powered email, IM and calendar so you can securely access your data from anywhere with a 99.9% uptime SLA.
• Boost productivity with Google documents and collaborative sites where team members can work together and share information without
• Enjoy hosted email security and archiving services for your business, powered by Postini. There’s nothing to install or maintain, so you can focus on activities that drive business.
When:
Thursday, September 1
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Speakers:
Sheila DeStefano, Bi101
Jordan Cushman and Erin Saliba, Google11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Register!
