Richmond Virginia – IT Services, Cloud, Hosting, Security Services
Cloud services is a modern way to solve an old problem. Obsolescence.
Fear of Upgrade
Every computer, server, phone system, firewall and desktop was purchased with a lifespan in mind. The hardware typically contains a basic warranty, provided by the manufacturer to ensure that hardware issues can be covered by service or replacement. Those warranties can be carried out over the life of the product and not much further. This model carried businesses for decades.
Then, somewhere in the digital revolution, technology hit a speed that satisfied. Over the life of the machine, it stopped becoming unusably slow. It didn’t feel old, time simply happened and now your technology is obsolete. How is this possible? The manufacturer is pushing the new version, new hardware, new spec on me. AND, they won’t talk to me to fix my computer anymore. What happened?!
I’ve written about obsolescence on our channel before. But now, in business, we have an answer for it.
- Warranty Renewals — Frequently, the warranty extension of a piece of hardware can rival the cost of new hardware. The cost of manufacturing spare parts for old technology drives the cost of these older machines up, leaving integrators to push the limits on the hardware if partners are unwilling or unable to upgrade. With all Cloud products, your service includes the removal of hardware expiration. You will always be on the most modern infrastructure at no cost to you.
- Replacements — Doing a “Fork-Lift” Upgrade can be a financial burden en mass. Replacing all of your infrastructure to keep up with moving standards costs time and production, as well as capital. Cloud Services ensures your upgrades are done in cycles, predictable, tested and when you’re not actively engaged. We don’t have to stop the car to change the tires!
- Upgrades — Many partners have come to me over the years with a software platform or program that has lost its support or integration ability with legacy software. The challenge becomes the unpredictable costs associated with upgrade, the time and the lost production time. Cloud services can flatten that cost and ensure your roll-out happens at the most advantageous time, with proper training and service to your staff.
- Offense-Only — In the Cloud, you are free to grow your business. Fighting IT problems, unpredictable expenses and the unknown threats emerging daily all fall to your technical team. Your technical partner enlisted to focus on the safety and performance of your cash registers.
Getting to the Cloud is simple. A meeting with one of CodeBlue’s Hosted Services experts will ensure you’re sized perfectly and your project goes perfectly. And, when you’re done, your only worry will be what you spend all of your newly minted free time on.
Our staff of Solution Advocates are grateful to guide anyone through this decision and sourcing process. Please contact us today at 804–521–7660 or sales@codebluetechnology.com
This Blog is written by Michael Bergamo — Senior Technologist and Brand Advocate at CodeBlue Technology