Cloud Services
Everyone’s talking about the cloud, but what is the cloud? We don’t get many of them in Perth. We’re supposed to be the sunniest city in Australia! Being serious, it’s a game changer. The concept of pay per use, scale up or down as you grow or reduce, and not worrying about “will it work” and “is it reliable” is the reason most of us will tend towards cloud services. Think of it as paying to use the latest tech that is managed by seasoned professionals, instead of having to buy it and look after it ourselves.
The cloud allows small to medium businesses access to the type of tech and efficiencies that the top end corporates use at a fraction of the price. What does it mean for you? A competitive advantage to you, and your customers.
At Kontech, we work with you to choose the cloud solution that best suits your needs. The below is a snapshot of cloud services that we recommend and work with.
Office 365
Office 365 from Microsoft is a complete business communication system. It includes Microsoft Exchange email system, One-drive file storage, SharePoint collaboration platform, Teams communication system as well as Office PC and online apps. Security features such as device enrollment and management, along with multi-factor authentication as standard. We can ensure you are setup effectively and getting the most from your subscription. Premium subscriptions also include the Outlook Customer Manager, which is Microsoft’s entry level CRM product. Its simple to use and can greatly improve customer engagement. Store companies/contacts centrally, and track all communications with those contacts, including emails, meeting and deals (opportunities). Kontech is a Silver Microsoft Office365 Small and Mid-market Cloud Solutions provider, so were well positioned to deliver a successful outcome with using Office 365.
Google apps
Google apps provides similar functionality to Office 365 with a slightly different approach. Google apps includes email, file storage, hangouts communication system and security features such as 2-step authentication. We will ensure you are setup effectively and getting the most from your subscription.
Microsoft Azure
Azure provides a full cloud computing platform. Many businesses that have existing servers and active directory can extend their infrastructure into Azure. This allows businesses the flexibility to add additional services and servers in the cloud on as needed subscription basis. This is a game changer for businesses who need some extra short term capacity, or would rather pay for their infrastructure as a service instead of an upfront capital expense.
Hosted PBX
Kontech Hosted PBX can revolutionise the way you communicate with your clients, providing a competitive advantage and with low ongoing costs and simple pricing structure. Check out our page on Hosted PBX for more details and a free trial
Migration Services
If you are thinking of moving to the cloud, or optimising the way you use your cloud services, get in touch to see how we can help. A well planned migration ensures no downtime and minimal fuss.