Let’s first answer the question:

What is Cloud Computing?

Dictionary.com defines Cloud Computing as: Internet-based computing in which large groups of remote servers are networked to allow sharing of data-processing tasks, centralized data storage, and online access to computer services or resources.

For reputable cloud vendors this means that your ‘servers’ are professionally cared for in optimum environments.

In other words, the cloud is a better place to run your applications.

What Are the Benefits of GrowPoint Cloud?

What Will It Cost to Move My Software to the Cloud?

With GrowPoint Cloud, growers like you can reduce the size of their data centers, servers or eliminate them altogether.

The reduction of the numbers of servers, the software cost, licensing and the number of staff can significantly reduce your IT costs without impacting your organization’s IT capabilities.

You can get started quickly on GrowPoint Cloud with no upfront cost, – you only pay the modest monthly subscription.  Training is included, and you do not have a long-term commitment.

GrowPoint Cloud, with no startup cost, training cost, no long-term commitment, and low monthly subscription rates makes the decision to move to the cloud much easier. If you were wondering how you could afford to move to the cloud, the question now is how you cannot afford to move to the Cloud!

Is the Cloud Reliable and Accessible?

Yes, most cloud providers are extremely reliable in providing their services, with many maintaining 99.99% uptime. The connection is always on and if workers have an Internet connection, they can get to the applications they need from practically anywhere in the world.

How Long Will It Take to Move My Business to the Cloud?

If you are already an Advanced Grower Solutions GrowPoint customer, we can move you to GrowPoint Cloud typically in just a few days.

If you are a new customer, our expert team will get to know your unique business needs in order to determine how quickly we can get you running. Our experienced team will work to onboard your business efficiently and promptly.

What is the Environmental Impact of the Cloud?

Growers are considered a Green industry. The fewer data centers worldwide and more efficient operations, Growers will collectively have less of an impact on the environment.

Growers who use shared resources improve their ‘green’ credentials.  Moving to the cloud isn’t an entirely selfish act, the environment gets a little love too.

When your cloud needs fluctuate, your server capacity scales up and down to fit, you only use the energy you need.

Is the Cloud Secure?

Lost laptops are a million-dollar business problem*. The loss of an expensive piece of hardware is less worrying than the loss of the sensitive data inside of it.

GrowPoint Cloud computing gives you greater security when this happens. Because your data is stored in the cloud, you can access it no matter what happens to your laptop.

The risk of viruses and hackers is also reduced on the Cloud. Cloud servers have improved security capability and provide for a more secure environment for your data and applications. This doesn’t mean the threat is zero just that the environment can allow much better security than typical on premises server rooms.

We have the solution to your growing needs. Contact our team to get a free demo and learn why moving your software to GrowPoint Cloud can save you money, allow you and your employees the freedom to work anywhere with internet, cut down your environmental impact, and reduce security risks.

*Ponemon Institute:  600,000 Lost Laptops Annually in US Airports.  53% of surveyed Mobile Professionals carry Confidential Company Information while traveling.