Four Advantages of SMEs Leveraging Cloud Computing Technology

The increasing use of cloud computing technology (cloud computing) Currently, it turns out that SMEs in Indonesia have not been fully utilized by SMEs in Indonesia. According to information from the Worldwide Semiannual Public Cloud Services Spending Guide published by the International Data Corporation (IDC), world spending on services public cloud estimated to reach £204 billion by 2021.

While in 2017, the expenditure will reach 98 billion pounds, an increase of 25% from the expenditure in 2016. In the future around 47% of companies plan to move their ERP system to cloud over the next five years.

In Indonesia alone, large companies to startups are increasingly using cloud computing technology. It is estimated that Indonesia is one of the digital economy powerhouse largest in ASEAN in the future.

One of the giant companies that began to focus on developing technology cloud in Indonesia is Google, which recently held Cloud Summit and plans to build an "Indigo" fiber optic network.

Article The following will explore 4 positive things that can be enjoyed by SMEs if they start using cloud computing technology.

Storing the most basic data (backup)

Today data is the most important factor in business. In addition to functioning to obtain the latest information, data is also a source the most accurate to see, observe consumer behavior in a business. Cloud computing technology can store the most basic data owned by businesses, making your data stored securely.

Data protection

When the data is saved in cloud, the data will automatically be maintained using technology that will always be updated to avoid activities such as hacking, leaks and more. This also applies to mobile devices that will automatically connect automatically real-time.

Data storage scalability

Utilise cloud This means that it allows existing data to be integrated and accelerates the scalability process. Use it too analytical tools which can help make the process smarter. Choose tools appropriate, in accordance with the budget to help businesses process the data.

Adapting to information technology

So that the system can work properly, take advantage of all your business supporters to go digital. Starting from email for business, company data and other support. By carrying out this process, businesses can adapt to technological changes and can secure company data from "threats".