Everyone is confused right now, “What is A Cloud Computer?”, and “Where is this Cloud?” Why in a Cloud?”  “What’s up with the Cloud?”  ”Hey, Hey you, get off of my Cloud!” Well Cloud is just another name for the Internet. Period. We all know what that is right? Well that’s all it is, except it’s your own special Internet, your special Cloud, used only for you.

 Most people don’t care where the information is coming from as long as it’s coming. No down time, No server issues, No storage issues. Just be there when I need you.  For you the Business owner this Cloud is the diamond in the rough of your checkbook.  No more spending thousands of dollars on servers as your business grows or the tens of thousands on storage as you need and the regulations kept on you by government entities to keep your data safe.  Here’s The Cloud.

 You as the user might not even know, when at work, the files you use or the programs you run every day, yes they are right there on your workstation, but they are stored somewhere. Right now that somewhere is in a back room full of all kinds of cool looking computers and switches and stuff that looks like NASA used yesterday.  The owner of the company or the corporation you work for has spent thousands and thousands of dollars in that room so work can keep going on.   

 The Cloud now eliminates all the mess in the back room and all your files and programs that you use are now in your own little Internet (Cloud) only used and accessed by you.  So no more big closets full of switches, no more servers off line and cannot get things done today, no more worry of losing critical information that has been forgotten to be backed up. Where’s all your info? It’s “in the Clouds”. So the next time conversations come up about Cloud Computing, you’ll know your heads not in the Clouds, your information is.

How many times have you been asked where your office is? How would you like to answer them “It’s in the Cloud”? I know you are probably thinking, what is she talking about, but you will understand soon enough.
Cloud computing got its name as a metaphor for the Internet. The internet is typically represented in a network diagram as a cloud. The cloud represents everything that makes the network work. But cloud computing is more than just the internet. It allows users to access applications that actually reside at a location other than his computer, server, or other Internet-connected device. The thing about cloud computing is that another company hosts your applications so that you don’t have to bear the burden of the costs of servers and software updates.
It is ideally convenient for remote workers who can log into servers and use applications from wherever they want. For example, you own a small business with a few employees. You don’t really need an office space for clients to visit. You are constantly on the go, and have several field employees who never need to go into the office. But you all need to access the same documents and software applications. You are probably thinking you need to go out and buy a server, software applications with enough licenses for all computers, and rent office space to store the server. Don’t waste the money!!! You can now have a “virtual server” in the cloud. All employees will be able to access the same documents. You and your office personnel and accountant can use QuickBooks in the cloud. You and your field employees can all access the software applications from the cloud. You can save money and still be productive. And don’t worry; it is very secure so that no one can “hack” into your financial software. And it is in the cloud, so no worries about a backup system.
Kotori Technologies is launching a new line of products “in the cloud”. Just give us a call at 843-553-8800 and ask about Optix Virtual Office.