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All About the Cloud

Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.

In the early days of computing a user had a dumb terminal that they used to access a mainframe computer. Then the PC came along and the user could perform tasks without the assistance of another computer. The Cloud takes us almost full circle. While you can still do things without Internet access, the rich applications today look to the Cloud to access information and perform their daily business and personal tasks.

SharePoint, eCommerce, Dynamic Websites, oh my!

SharePoint gives you the ability to manage your company's documents and assets through one central portal, as well as providing a centralized messaging can collaborations platform.

Customized eCommerce sites lets the planet become your customer base. Customers in today's world do not know and do not care if you are a multi-billion dollar company with facilities around the world or if your business is running out of your garage. An eCommerce site lets you compete with everyone on a level playing field.

Dynamic Web Sites are applications tailored to your particular needs. You may need to display up-to-the-minute information. Or provide a private place where you can interact with you clients and suppliers.

Windows Azure

Windows Azure is Microsoft's Cloud based set of services that is designed to replace your back-end infrastructure. This can greatly reduce both your capital and operating costs. You do not have to spend tens or hundreds of thosands of dollars on hardware and licenses. Nor do you need a staff to configure and maintain all of these systems. Instead, you pay a monthly fee based upon your usage.