Cloud & Software

Cloud Computing

• Scalable meaning you pay for what you use
• You’ll save money on energy costs
• You’ll save money by streamlining your workforce
• Zero upfront costs
• Resilience without redundancy
• Plus, it’s good for the environment

See the materials tab for a more detailed view of Cloud Computing and how it can save you time, money and energy.

Software

• Review all of your paid for licenses and subscriptions – Check for duplication of tasks and ensure you are paying for the correct level of license. As businesses grow new licenses are purchased, but maybe you could recycle leaver accounts to new starters.
• Look for alternatives for example Web Apps, like you can have an online version of What’s App, which you can then use a messaging service to your parents or staff groups etc.
• Seek alternatives through the use of open source software – for example Open Office as a Microsoft Office
• Freemium products are systems that are offered for free by software vendors in the hope that you’ll upgrade to a premium product if you like their basic version. Unlike free time-limited trials, they are free to use forever and many people will find that they never need to upgrade to a chargeable version if their requirements remain the same. AVG, Dropbox and many others.