What are Cloud based services and how can they save you money?

Many businesses already use the cloud in some way or other. And there are so many reasons to do so; but our managed print cloud based services mean that you can have your entire print network managed remotely – all through the cloud.

There are lots of benefits you can secure through using cloud based services for your print management. For one, if you don’t need to pay for someone to be on site, you can benefit from a wide range of cost savings – no need to employ someone (and pay all the taxes that go with), no need to provide parking, office space, a computer and desk space. And, you get all the benefits of still having someone knowledgeable and dedicated to ensuring your entire print network runs smoothly. That’s not all there is to cloud based services though. You can also benefit from:

1.       On-demand expertise when you need it.

With cloud based services you can get the expert support when you need it. A group of companies sharing provision isn’t just more cost-effective for companies, it also enables companies to tap into expertise when it comes to specific brands, configurations or challenges.

2.       Identifying issues before they arise

When you have remote analytics and a knowledgeable team, it becomes possible to predict issues and potential issues that could lead to equipment being offline. Early warning signs can be detected by people who know what to look out for and can then deploy a fix before the issue is even identified by your business.

3.       Staying up to date with software, enhance protection and drive best practices moving forward.

With a dedicated team that has close connections to the manufacturers, you can be sure that your updates and patches will be administered quickly and professionally, with a whole team of experts behind them for when things aren’t straightforward.

With prompt patching and updating, your systems will be more secure and your IT teams will have more time to focus on other ways they can keep cybercriminals at bay.

You can read more about how you can keep your data safe in our blog ‘How simple cyber security hygiene can reduce your risk of online attacks’.

4.       Saving money by shaving excess administration costs

With a managed and organised fleet, and effectively managed consumables such as toner and paper, you can be confident that you’ll receive replacements just before you need them. This means that you’re not waiting around for things to arrive, but you’re also not tying up capital by sitting on vast inventories of spares ‘just in case’.

5.       Seeing your print network in a new way

With cloud based services you can also keep an eye on exactly how your printers are being used, when they’re being used and who they are being used by. This can have huge benefits for a business in their sustainability, data protection, data management and cost reduction opportunities through educating staff.

To learn more about how ASL Group can deliver cloud based services, to keep your business running as efficiently and effectively as possible and minimising downtime, contact us on 0345 207 7000.