CLOUD BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Private Smart Cloud

Connected Platforms’ Smart Cloud solutions for small business offer a customized private, flexible and secure cloud that is no more expensive than a public cloud solution would be.

Our Smart Cloud offers small to mid-sized businesses in Brisbane the best possible private cloud solution according to customer outcomes and the value derived.

We provide on-premise and hosted cloud solutions incorporated with infrastructure managed services and we have been doing this for more than a decade. We are market leaders in Brisbane for our expertise in the field of technology and our commitment to providing top-notch IT support and maintenance.

We are fully accountable for the Smart Cloud solutions we provide. You will not just receive the infrastructure built to meet an SLA, but the entire package that does exactly what you need day in and day out.

By using the best cloud provisioning hardware and software, we deliver customized hybrid and private cloud solutions for the same price a multi-tenanted public cloud would cost, but without the disadvantages that come with a public cloud. Along with this you will receive a broad range of on-site and help desk support options.

Smart Cloud business solutions are not just for big businesses. Let’s talk about how Cloud computing can improve your small business for much less than you might expect.

In 2020, it was estimated that over 40% of businesses across Australia were using some form of paid cloud solution. With a workforce that is constantly on the move coupled with the ever-changing business landscape of Australia, ensuring that your employees can access the information they need when and where they need it has become a necessity for businesses across a wide range of industries. When you move your business to the cloud you’ll benefit from:

• Improved Cost Efficiency – With cloud business solutions, your business will no longer need to have its own dedicated team of I.T specialists, purchase its own equipment or operate a data server, offering significant cost savings to your bottom line.
• Productivity Boosts – The modern-day needs of employees are changing, with a team that is constantly on the move, having access to vital documents and information wherever they are will be seamless and hassle-free.
• Disaster Recovery – Planning for disaster recovery and business continuity solutions are not always at the top of every business’ to-do list, with a cloud service provider, you’ll benefit from a team of specialists that are proactively working to ensure that your data is backed up, safe, and can easily be restored when and where needed.
• Increased Security – Cloud solutions are safer than ever, with the heavy investment in security by cloud service providers to ensure their clients’ information and data is safe, cloud-based solutions have proven time and time again to be one of the safest options on the market.
• Document Control – Avoid having your team sending confidential documents back and forth through email, with the cloud, collaboration is a breeze. Confidential documents can be shared through a secure portal reducing the risk of a potential data leak.

The strongest advantage of implementing our Smart Cloud solution and cloud services into your business has to do with our track record as a Managed IT Services provider. Connected Platforms has a long history of providing end-to-end infrastructure solutions that include application support, end-user help desk, server and storage capabilities, disaster recovery, telephony and much more. We have an understanding of end-user frustrations like no other and all that small to mid-size businesses require. We have a deep understanding and passion for applications and know how to get you the most from your IT budget and investment.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Interested to find out more about moving your business to the cloud, our cloud migration services, or cloud software and storage solutions that are right for your business? Speak to your dedicated Cloud Solutions for small business specialist from Connected Platforms today and let’s have a chat about how the cloud can improve your business processes for the better.

What is cloud computing in business?

While there are varying degrees of cloud computing in business, cloud solutions are effectively migrating some or all of your IT needs to an ‘off-site’ and online solution. Typically, these fall into under three branches: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). At Connected Platforms, our cloud migration services can get your business up and running on the cloud in no time at all. Find out more by getting in touch with us today.

Is using the cloud safe?

With occurrences of data breaches and hacking on the rise worldwide, businesses often ask us ‘is using the cloud safe?’. While there is no simple yes or no answer here, studies continue to show that a business using cloud services is safer and will have more reliable access to data than an on-premises solution. Cloud service providers are heavily invested in security and protecting their client’s data and at Connected Platforms, our cloud solutions for small business are no different; Our team of specialists are proactively working to ensure that your data is backed up and secured with the latest in industry protocols and measures for your peace of mind.

Are cloud solutions for small business expensive?

There is a common misconception that cloud solutions are only for big business or large enterprises; This is simply not true, we offer scalable cloud solutions and cloud migration services on a flexible, private and secure cloud network that is no more expensive than a public cloud solution. Interested to find out more, let’s have a no-obligation free coffee meeting today to discuss how moving your business to the cloud can improve productivity, increase security, and streamline your business processes.

Is cloud reliability a concern?

Cloud business solutions and services vary from provider to provider and cloud reliably will often depend on a number of factors. At Connected Platforms, we are market leaders in Brisbane for our expertise in the field of technology and are fully accountable for the Smart Cloud Solutions we provide. While we cannot guarantee the reliability of third-party software solutions, our dedicated team promise you one thing: That you will receive a broad range of on-site and help desk support options to ensure optimal connectivity wherever you are and whenever you’re in need.

Do you need internet to access the cloud?

Yes, cloud solutions will in general, require an internet connection. To ensure reliable connectivity, it is best if businesses plan for both a primary and backup internet option. This can be as simple as having a hardwired internet connection while also having access to the internet through smart devices.