Why Cloud Makes Sense for Small Business
April 23, 2010 by Filip Tack · Leave a Comment
The cloud storage space is quite cloudy these days with many new companies springing
up claiming they are offering more for less or even for free. Ever hear the saying, “You get what you pay for?” Here are some of the key elements of why cloud storage and collaboration makes sense for a SMB or SME, but shopping for the right solution matters. And finding the most secure and trusting solution provider makes all the difference.
Raining in Benefits from the Cloud – The main reasons why companies move to Cloud Computing:
Save Money; You won’t waste money buying and upgrading hardware and software or be bothered with having to pay for breakdowns.
Freedom; You are free to access your data from anywhere you have an internet connection (with Nomadesk, even where you don’t).
Save Time; There’s no more frustration or time lost waiting for IT problems and glitches to be fixed.
Peace of Mind; Enjoy the comfort of complete protection from unwanted surprises such as loss of data that could slow you up or even shut down your business, sometimes for good.
In a recent article published by Delfin Joaquin Paris III on BestTipsTechnology.com he outlines the key benefits of cloud storage for small businesses. Here is his list:
Synchronization; Cloud storage enables consumers to sync documents immediately between computer systems on the local system network. Cloud storage indicates you can reduce or eliminate the need for actually moving your data from one machine to another and even the need to email documents around the office.
Collaboration; Similar to GoogleDocs, a lot of cloud-storage suppliers now allow customers to view and modify data (spreadsheets, presentations, as well as word processing documents, as an example) by means of an online portal. This is especially a good choice for supporting geographically dispersed employees to work with others instantly.
File Sharing; Large video clip, music, and image art documents can easily choke your company’s e-mail system. And also e-mailing vulnerable documents could raise security worries. Several cloud storage providers currently offer drag and drop efficiency that allows you to safely and securely copy significant or confidential records.
Security; It could be counter-intuitive, but cloud storage is in fact a great deal more protected than many small to mid-sized businesses are able to do in-house. At many smaller organizations, locally filed data are at threat from theft, fire, software issues, and computer failure. Cloud storage will offer built-in redundancy at every level: hard disk, machine, and data center.
Always On; Whenever small to mid-sized businesses’s ISP goes offline, or when ones router fails, or even whenever the server has problems, or you (or perhaps a person in your IT personnel) pulls the incorrect switch, your complete company can lose usage of data and services. Cloud storage services must be professionals at uptime and service accessibility. Their particular uptime records are often a lot better than what can be done by yourself. Also, since many cloud storage providers cache data locally in addition to on the internet, even if the service goes down or perhaps you lose your online connection you’ve still got usage of important computer data.
Nomadesk Launches New Pre-Payment Model
December 9, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Nomadesk Launches New Pre-Payment Model to Support SMBs with Increased Efficiencies and Greater ROI
Nomadesk Customers Receive 2 Free Months for 1-year contract or 5 free months for 2-year contract paid upfront when using Nomadesk to share, sync, backup and store data both online and offline with no limits*
New York, NY – December 8, 2009 – Nomadesk, developer of the easiest and most secure on-demand file sharing software, today announced its new pre-payment model to support SMBs with increased efficiencies and greater ROI. Nomadesk customers can receive 2 free months for signing a 1-year contract or 5 free months for a 2-year contract paid upfront, making Nomadesk the most affordable product on the market offering unlimited* storage, online/offline access and giving an unlimited number of team members access to the virtual file server. SMBs interested in test driving Nomadesk can download a free 30-day trial at Nomadesk.com. Whether using Nomadesk in the office or on the go, small businesses can stay connected and productive while ensuring their data is protected (256-bit encryption), available to share (accessible to unlimited team members), synchronized and backed up from both their laptops (with MyNomadesk.com) or cell phone (with MyNomadesk.mobi).
“There is no other cloud storage, backup or collaboration product on the market that gives users the value that Nomadesk does for such a low-cost investment,” said Nomadesk CEO Filip Tack. “Our idea to roll-out a pre-pay model was based on customer demand. We have experienced an extremely low churn rate with our SMB customers, and to reward them for their loyalty and help them alleviate the monthly inflow of small $15 invoices, we decided to offer them some additional cost-savings incentives.”
What Nomadesk Technology Does
Millions of people risk losing their unprotected, critical data every day. As the amount of unprotected data stored on multiple devices increases, it becomes harder to synchronize and easier to lose. Nomadesk allows individuals and teams to secure, sync, share and backup data with no limits or change in behavior, giving them access to their files when working online and offline. Nomadesk’s virtual drives acts just like a hard drive, storing important documents in one place with remote access. Users simply drag and drop their docs into the virtual file server, and files are immediately encrypted, backed up and available for file sharing. For added protection, Nomadesk’s TheftGuard technology protects content stored on mobile devices, allowing users to remotely shred important docs in the event of theft or lost hardware while keeping the data neatly tucked-away in the Cloud, in addition to tracking stolen or misplaced devices on Google Maps.
“Ecomed has been a Nomadesk customer for two years, and Nomadesk continues to improve their offering to make file sharing effortless, while giving my company added security, protection and unlimited storage,” said Bart Leemans, managing director of Ecomed, a medical technology distributor. “We are very excited to take advantage of the pre-pay model offered through Nomadesk. It will save paper, time and costs!”
Why Nomadesk?
- Free 30-day trial at www.Nomadesk.com
- Free technical support
- Most cost-effective file sharing, encryption, synchronization, backup & storage — $15/mo or pre-pay contract
- Easy installation
- Drag, drop simple – doesn’t require a change in behavior – drop and drag files into a virtual drive as you would with a hard drive
- Unlimited (storage capacity and # of users per fileserver)
- Online & offline access from any digital platform
- Highest security (256-bit encryption)
- TheftGuard – protect yourself from theft or misplaced devices. Shred important docs on Nomadesk drive remotely in the event of theft or lost hardware
- Automatic, real-time synchronization and collaboration
- Seamless integration with Windows, Mac and iPhone
- Maintain greater control over document management
- Replaces need for IT expertise, external storage devices, VPN, FTP and backup system, large email attachments
- DeltaSync – Nomadesk synchronizes changes in documents, minimizing bandwidth
- FileLink – send a link to your large doc rather than attaching through email
- Email2Folder – email docs directly into Nomadesk virtual drive
- Cost-effective disaster recovery and data compliance
About Nomadesk
With U.S. headquarters in New York City, Nomadesk is a leading provider of on-demand file sharing software that enables digital nomads or geographically dispersed professionals to easily share, sync, encrypt, backup and store files from any location, whether online or offline. Bringing the power of cloud computing to small businesses, Nomadesk alleviates the hassles and minimizes the high costs of traditional document management solutions, as well as online storage pay-per-user models. For only $15 per month per file server, an unlimited number of team members can access, share and save docs with unlimited* storage capacity. In addition, TheftGuard™ provides advanced tracking and allows users to spot a stolen or misplaced device on Google Maps and remotely shred all important documents. Click here to download a free 30-day trial. To learn more about Nomadesk, visit www.nomadesk.com, become a Nomadesk fan or hear how Nomadesk is helping some of our customers.
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John Sperrazzo / Eye-To-Eye Communications, Inc. / 858-565-9800 / john@eyetoeyepr.com
Nomadesk Helps SMBs Combat Productivity Loss From H1N1 Pandemic
November 17, 2009 by Jacques De Bruyne · 1 Comment
New York, NY – November 17, 2009 – Operating virtually is becoming ever more important for small businesses. Over the past decade, companies working from virtual offices have received many benefits over their brick and mortar counterparts. With issues such as the H1N1 pandemic looming over small businesses, Nomadesk, developer of the easiest and most secure on-demand file sharing software, is bringing solace to many of its SMB and SOHO customers. Small businesses challenged with paid sick leave policies and the inability to plan for productivity losses should their small office become contaminated with the flu, can begin looking at cost-effective ways to set up their employees to work from home if needed. Check out Nomadesk Blog for ongoing tips and tricks.
Now, without having to invest large sums of money to build a VPN infrastructure, or invest in IT and software maintenance, small businesses can provide VPN-like features to their employees for a low monthly fee with Nomadesk. Nomadesk is a virtual file server that allows employees to access their work from anywhere, anytime. Documents are encrypted, saved, synchronized and backed up both locally and on the way to the cloud, making it seamless for employees to work from home. Nomadesk gives individuals access to their files when working online and offline. Nomadesk’s virtual drives act just like a hard drive, storing important documents in one place with remote access. Users simply drag and drop their docs into the virtual file server, and files are immediately encrypted, backed up and available for file sharing.
According to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, tens of millions of people, or nearly 40 percent of workers in America receive no paid sick leave. With the H1N1 flu spreading across the U.S, this statistic takes on added importance. If workers can’t afford to take time off, the flu has a better chance of spreading through workplaces and even schools. Kids are showing up sick because parents can’t be home with them. Even some companies that provide paid sick days have policies that make it difficult to call in sick, like giving demerits each time someone misses a day.
“As legislation is working feverishly on enforcing paid sick leave for all businesses so as to stop the spread of H1N1,” said Nomadesk CEO Filip Tack, “companies can begin to look at ways to help their employees be able to stay home with sick kids, or fully recover from the flu by setting them up to work virtually from home. Nomadesk is a low-cost tool that lets small businesses quickly and easily give their employees access to their work files from home in a very secure way.”
Nomadesk is the most affordable product on the market offering unlimited* storage, online/offline access and giving an unlimited number of team members access to virtual file servers. Whether using Nomadesk in the office, at home, or on the go, small businesses can stay connected and productive while ensuring their data is protected (256-bit encryption), available to share (accessible to unlimited team members), synchronized and backed up from both their PCs, laptops (with MyNomadesk.com) or cell phone (with MyNomadesk.mobi). SMBs interested in test driving Nomadesk can download a free 30-day trial at Nomadesk.com.
“Other tools such as Skype, Gmail, GoToMeeting and WebEx allow employees to participate in company meetings from home, giving them the ability to be face-to-face if they choose,” added Filip Tack. “So, for a nominal investment in technology, companies can add some insurance to their livelihood, even when fear of H1N1 looms.”
About Nomadesk
With U.S. headquarters in New York City, Nomadesk is a leading provider of on-demand file sharing software that enables digital nomads or geographically dispersed professionals to easily share, sync, encrypt, backup and store files from any location, whether online or offline. Bringing the power of cloud computing to small businesses, Nomadesk alleviates the hassles and minimizes the high costs of traditional document management solutions, as well as online storage pay-per-user models. For only $15 per month per file server, an unlimited number of team members can access, share and save docs with unlimited* storage capacity. In addition, TheftGuard™ provides advanced tracking and allows users to spot a stolen or misplaced device on Google Maps and remotely shred all important documents. Click here to download a free 30-day trial. To learn more about Nomadesk, visit www.nomadesk.com, become a Nomadesk fan or hear how Nomadesk is helping some of our customers.
* Subject to Fair Use Policy
Contact Info:
John Sperrazzo / Eye-To-Eye Communications, Inc. / 858-565-9800 / john@eyetoeyepr.com