cloud Archives - Beaming

Things change fast in the world of business connectivity.

We’ll make sure you’re up to speed with the latest news, research stats and resources, as well as keeping you informed about developing cyber security risks and changes happening at Beaming.

5-Step guide to reviewing your cloud costs

How can businesses get cloud spending under control and review their IT infrastructure? To assist with reviewing costs, we’ve put together a 5-step guide.

How can businesses reap the full benefits of cloud working?

Read our 4-step guide to making the cloud work for businesses.

Two-thirds of SME cloud users plan cutbacks to combat rising costs

Braced for a 10% increase in cloud costs this year, a report shows that 33% of SMEs plan to reduce the amount of data they store in the cloud and 24% to reduce the number of cloud services they use.

5 Steps to Getting SME SaaS Licences Under Control

As more services move to the cloud, firms should be proactive to get maximum value for money. For some support, Beaming presents five steps to getting SaaS licences under control.

Cloud computing now as popular as on-premise IT for UK SMEs

The use of cloud computing among UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) is now as common as on-premise infrastructure. Where does your business fit?

Report: How are UK businesses using the cloud?

This report includes step-by-step recommendations on how to review your cloud services, identify areas where costs can be saved, and ensure that cloud services are aligned with your business goals.

How to ensure a smooth tech transition for contractors post-IR35

Many firms are employing contractors, but the transition needs to be managed smoothly to maintain data security and also for efficiencies and productivity.

The digital switchover explained

What does ‘the digital switchover’ mean? Plus the steps you should take before the 2025 ISDN switch off.

How can I minimise the carbon footprint of my cloud data storage?

Is your businesses data retention strategy hurting your ESG targets? Find out the environmental impact of storing data in the cloud and what steps can businesses take to minimise carbon emissions.

Cloud outages: what they are and how to mitigate their impact

It’s essential to consider the likely impact of cloud outages on your organisation – would you still be able to operate? Would you lose any data? This blog details the factors you should take into consideration.

Cloud storage considerations for professional services

We’ve put together a list of key factors that should be considered when deciding whether your professional service firm should move its servers into a private or public cloud.

Data storage: Cloud v Hybrid v On-premise

Where should businesses host their data, software and applications? Beaming cuts through the noise to lay out the options, so you can make a decision with confidence.

What phone system should I choose?

The UK plans to switch off its analogue telephone services in 2025. What replacement digital phone system should you invest in to keep your business connected?

How can accountants add value for clients by using automation?

New technologies are helping accountants to automate previously time-consuming processes and use less resources on procedures rooted in compliance. So, how should they use this newly reclaimed time to best serve their clients?

Three ways to improve business resilience to data breaches

Any cyberattack would be detrimental to your business, but a data breach, when information that should be kept private is made public, could be devastating. Here’s our advice for protecting your business.

Cloud computing and cyber security will be the technology used in accounting in 2018

Two thirds (68 percent) of UK-based accountancy firms are planning to make greater use of digital technologies this year.

Are you in control of cloud spending?