There are benefits to the SharePoint cloud that traditional on-premise applications can’t compete with. This article will examine how the latest Microsoft SharePoint architecture in the cloud will benefit your business, changing the way we manage teams and organize projects.
RightScale conducted their cloud survey again this year, and it clearly shows how organizations continue to leverage cloud technology for everything from software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools to data storage. Some of the 2018 trends predicted include:
We already know there are clear benefits to cloud technology. The convenience of always-on access to software tools has allowed us to work smarter on any digital device. Part of the reason enterprise organizations are flocking to the cloud is that the tools are more accessible, the storage is more scalable, and security updates occur in real-time.
These benefits apply to the SharePoint cloud, of course, which is why Microsoft is aggressively pursuing a cloud-first strategy for their software tools. The SharePoint architecture in the cloud allows people, ideas, and documents to connect and collaborate in new ways on any digital device. This has completely changed how we work today.
Within the SharePoint cloud, entire teams can now function effectively without ever meeting onsite. This is a huge boost to global productivity (especially when following best practices), as teams can be formed that cross geographic boundaries and employees can skip the commute and roll straight into tasks.
But with SharePoint architecture there are some additional benefits to the cloud:
While these are some clear and obvious advantages of the online SharePoint architecture, how will your company benefit from cloud collaboration? The only way to find out is to take a test drive with IES and see the difference for yourself. Contact us today.