Dangers You May Face by Not Moving to the Cloud

Newsletter | December 26, 2017

10 Dangers Businesses Face by Not Moving to the Cloud It's likely by now that you've read an article or two about the reasons your small business should move to the cloud. From cost savings to productivity, the benefits of cloud computing have long been lauded for their ability to help small businesses leverage technology to compete. But did you know there's a darker side to the story? If you don't move your small business to the cloud, you're exposing it to significant operational and financial risk. Before you make a decision whether to move to the cloud or not, you need to understand and consider these 10 risks.

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