Is Dell ready for Cloud computing?

Dell has further announced that it has launched three services of Cloud Computing for SMEs.

The company claims it can reduce costs by 30%. Businesses using the service will be able to order from a menu of customisable services, starting with e-mail management and laptop encryption, and to run with it for as long as they like, subject to a 30-day notice of change.

Based on recent research 72% of small businesses experience email outage in the past year and 40% have had a security breach within the last three years. A managed service is certainly a concept worth exploring to ensure business continuity, especially if you are to remain competitive and agile during tough economic climates.

When looking into these systems it is essential to consider the quality of the service being offered. Dell has not had a great reputation for its computers, the price is great for those on limited budgets but may not necessarily offer that quality of service for long-term.

Businesses looking for managed services to help them grow during tough times need to consider their requirements with an informed approach to processing, storage, networking and mobile working.