Transition to Cloud Computing
The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Model is Right for Cost-Conscious Businesses
We Practice What We Preach - Bi101 Moves to SaaS in the Cloud
Bi101 has 17 years experience as an independent software consulting firm. We started in 1993 reselling AS/400 based MAPICS ERP along with hardware, peripherals and consulting services to deliver a total solution for mid-sized manufacturers.
We started to clearly understand the true client benefits of moving to the cloud in 2004 when we began reselling Postini’s email encryption and security product.
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SaaS and cloud computing have changed the landscape for businesses worldwide, from SMBs to the enterprise.
No longer do you need to purchase expensive hardware and software for many business functions. If you have an Internet connection, you can move much of your business computing to the cloud.
What’s the cloud? “Cloud” is a metaphor for the Internet. It’s an abstraction of how networks of computers are connected, in the old days by LAN and WAN, now by the Internet. Over the last 5 to 10 years more and more companies have been delivering software that’s accessible from the Internet. They “own” the software and deliver it as a “service,” instead of having customers own and maintain it. Software-as-a-Service, or SaaS, is an application that businesses access and use via the Internet. The actual software applications reside on servers all over the web, in the cloud.
Why is there so much buzz about cloud computing?
- Reduced Cost -- You typically pay as you go instead of making an upfront investment
- Security -- SaaS service is often more secure than your existing network
- Reliability -- Redundancy in the cloud ensures it’s always on and accessible from anywhere
Bi101’s Role in Cloud Computing
Bi101 is an independent software consulting firm that specializes in migrating companies to the SaaS model. Bi101’s consultants take companies through a guided process to transition their computing to the cloud, starting with the highest ROI computing areas.
See the Benefits of the Cloud First-Hand
Connect with us for a free analysis of your IT infrastructure. We’ll analyze your current situation and recommend your greatest opportunity for immediate cost savings by moving to SaaS service in the cloud. There’s no cost, and no obligation.
SaaS application areas we review:
- Core messaging: email server, email security & encryption, provisioning, management
- Calendaring: calendar sharing
- Document creation and sharing: word processing, spreadsheets, slide presentations
- Information sharing: website workspaces, website portals, wikis
- Network sharing: file server, data storage, security
- Applications: Financial, specialized apps, CRM, ERP
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