Empowering local businesses in the era of cloud computing

CEBU, Philippines - Running a business in today’s IT-dependent environment requires a robust web infrastructure that has virtually unlimited capacity and capability to meet the ever-changing demands. However, setting up an elaborate system will require time and substantial amount, and this may cause a bit of a setback especially for start-up business operations.

Fortunately, technology continues to give end-users with perpetual need for IT solutions access to a reliable service without much fuss. With the explosion of internet growth, cloud computing is even projected to become more pervasive as a business model.

Cloud computing is the latest buzz to spread in IT that dramatically reinvigorates the available virtual servers. It encompasses any subscription-based or pay-per-use service that extends an IT infrastructure’s existing capabilities in real time over the internet or ‘cloud.’ This technology redefines computing as a ‘service’ rather than a ‘product’ by making shared resources, software and information available over a network.

“Cloud computing is the next big thing to happen in IT,” states Jason Lim, CEO of ArcusIT, the first cloud computing service provider to deliver Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) in the Philippines. Not only does it provide ease-of-access to end-users but, more importantly, it can remarkably help small to medium business and start-up companies in maximizing their profitability.”

The technology behind cloud computing is not actually new in the IT world, but its capabilities to turn business operations around is just beginning to be realized by more and more end-users. One of the numerous benefits of employing cloud computing is that it enables its users to increase IT capacity or add capabilities on the fly without investing in new hardware infrastructure, training new personnel, or licensing new software. This alone cuts down the expenses on operations since business owners get significant savings on hardware costs, power costs, cost of space, costs associated with cooling, maintenance costs, training costs, and personnel costs, to name a few.

Through cloud computing, end-users can easily access web-based applications or tools via a web browser as if they were programs installed locally on their personal computers regardless of their location or what device they are using. Compared to traditional web hosting, cloud computing is ‘elastic’ – users can have as much or as little of a service as they want at any given time, and the service is fully managed by the provider.

In the Philippines, the power of cloud computing is steadily making its way in the mainstream. Service providers such as ArcusIT offer reliable cloud computing infrastructure to benefit Filipino businesses of all types and size. Backed by 15 years of expertise in computing hardware, networking, and service delivery, ArcusIT is poised to complement the Filipino’s globally competitive skills and talent with its commitment to redefine the country’s IT landscape.

“We at ArcusIT are gearing up to make a difference in business operations of our fellow Filipinos,” Jason says. “We are in a time when IT is an indispensable tool for success, and through our services, we would like to help as many businesses as possible meet their goals without the steep price tag that usually comes along their IT needs.”

To help business owners experience the multitude benefits of cloud computing, ArcusIT is extending complimentary services to interested parties. This will allow prospective users to experience first-hand how cloud technology can simplify IT, promote high productivity, and lower total-cost-of-ownership. To avail of ArcusIT’s exclusive offering, visit www.arcusit.ph and sign up for the complimentary ArcusIT Cloud BackUp Service. — (FREEMAN)