Your Business Mirrored In The Cloud

soVision the 1st Cloud Provider in the South West has developed a unique set of  tools that help end user organisations understand the scale of a migration journey to the Cloud. These tools assist in migrating legacy applications, and typically those old software applications that are still needed to operate your business to cloud platforms.

In a typical scenario we will closely mirror the way your existing applications work and run a proof of concept simulation with a smaller part of your data in the cloud before initiating the big switch.

soVision removes that typical barrier a lot of companies often run into by providing the tools to discover what applications your organisation has and what can be migrated over.

Using our traffic light system end users can identify which apps they want before the migration takes place. Contrary to a lot of providers that will try steering you away from using your legacy application and into buying something new.

While sometimes this may be the right choice we will not try and tell you how to best run your business. We won’t ask you to buy any software and only give you a clear solution map as to how to navigate to the cloud which very often will include your existing software.

Research conducted by Brocade has indicated that 60% of organisations expect to have started the planning and migration to a distributed – or Cloud – computing model within the next two years.

With over 15 years of experience implementing and delivering applications and business systems from the Internet we have this down to a fine tuned art.

While no one cloud migration is ever the same with our unique and consistently dependable transition process, we promise your move to the cloud will be completely smooth and painless while we lead you down the path step by step to YOUR expected outcome.

Free “Cloud Readiness” Private Consultation Will Give You The Facts

If  you  want  to  know  if  cloud  computing  is  right  for  you,  call  us  for  a  free,  no-pressure,  no-obligation cloud readiness consultation. We’ll evaluate your current situation and provide insights and options for moving to the cloud.

We’ll also answer any questions you have and tell you the non sugar coated pros and cons of choosing this option. Or Click here to send us a request from online.

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Your computer hassles can vanish magically with the Cloud…or can they?

Are you keen to move to the cloud?  Have you been tempted by the thought of reducing your IT overheads?  Are you wanting the cloud to deliver the earth?

It is true that cloud computing can offer tremendous benefits to small and medium sized businesses, delivering enterprise-style IT for a fraction of the cost. 

You can reduce your energy consumption and carbon footprint, you can ensure everything you do is accessible from everywhere you go, and you can improve your data security and disaster recovery.  You can even do all these things and save money at the same time.

But you need to be sure of what you’re doing to ensure that the move to cloud computing delivers the benefits you want rather than the problems that you don’t.

One of the things you will learn on the day is that there are really two types of cloud computing providers out there, and they will sell you two entirely different types of cloud computing solution. 

The first kind will sell you “pointed” solutions: separate deals for easy things like email, Microsoft Office, file storage or online backup.  These products are great technologies, and they are common to every business, which makes them easy to provision in the cloud. 

What these vendors won’t do is ensure that these products are integrated with your existing systems or that they are structured to fulfil the real needs of your business going forwards.

The second kind of cloud provider is know is as a cloud integrator, and it’s their job to ensure that your migration to the cloud is fully integrated with all your IT systems and business processes. 

They take a holistic approach to ensure that nothing is missed or left behind when you move to the cloud and it is this attention to detail that ensures the cost savings you need are delivered along with other benefits such as increased systems availability, improved IT performance and full accessibility anytime, anywhere.

To deliver the best possible business outcomes from cloud computing its important  to avoid cherry picking only the easy items and look at the whole of your IT as one organic system serving all your business needs.  Otherwise you could be left with somewhat irreversible and very costly mistakes down the road.

A cloud integrator has the experience to see your business as a whole, to listen to and interpret your requirements effectively and to take a hands-on approach to end-to-end implementation that leaves you with the IT systems you need.

soVision are an experienced cloud integrator based out of Bristol offering to share with you their knowledge and expertise on “Going to the Cloud”. 

To learn more come to soVision’s  free “Going to the Cloud” seminar  on the 5^th of August to discover how you can avoid the pitfalls and harvest the advantages of the move to cloud computing.

Or call 0845 4503669 and a friendly member of the soVision team can get you sorted.

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Professional and friendly IT Support Services to businesses across Bristol, Bath and throughout the South West responding quickly to fix all your IT problems.

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“Monkeys” AND “Business” – They can actually go together and in this case they do

Maybe you have seen them, and this has inspired you to visit the zoo to see their real live Gorillas?

Well, now you can, FREE, by combining business with pleasure, and attending our cloud computing seminar at the zoo on Friday 5^th August. After our seminar, you are welcome to enjoy all of the sights, sounds and attractions that the zoo offers, free of charge !

Now small to medium business owners can truly declare freedom from expensive software, hardware and network upgrades by “going to the cloud” .  .  .

Unless you been hiding under a rock, cloud computing is the latest buzz from the IT industry.

An industry where the rate of change is so fast it can be hard for non-experts to keep up.  If you are a small- or medium-sized business owner you have to find the shortest route to being an expert in everything.

That is why soVision has developed its “going to the cloud” seminar.  This half-day programme will fill you in on the mysteries of cloud computing, and put you in the driving seat for taking your organisation to the next natural step in its IT journey.

The seminar, on Friday August 5^th, is free, with lots of giveaways, and is targeted at business owners and chief executives who need to gain traction on the IT decisions happening in their organisation right now.  “Going to the cloud” can put you back in control of your IT, reduce your carbon footprint and save you money. To reserve your place, go to www.sovision.com

There are things you need to consider before “going to the cloud”.  You still need the pcs, laptops, blackberries and iPads you will use to access your data.  You need great IT support for these devices and for the migration to the cloud.  You need to consider the impact on every application your business uses.  And you have to make sure that your internet connection is up to the job.

The “going to the cloud” seminar will provide you with all the information you need to plan this transition for your business at the rate that’s right for you.  We’re all “going to the cloud” at some point but, rather than floating up in a daze, if we take control we can make it the driver for business expansion at a whole new level. The company’s web site at http://www.sovision.com/ contains additional information.

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Professional and friendly IT Support Services to businesses across Bristol, Bath and throughout the UK responding quickly to fix all your IT problems.

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Declare Freedom from Expensive Software, Hardware and Network Upgrades by Going to the Cloud

Just recently, Microsoft announced the official release of Office 365, which is the cloud computing alternative to purchasing, installing and maintaining Office on your own in-house server. Now, instead of paying up to £422 per license, you can get access to all the applications via the Internet for £4 to £16 per month (like paying for a utility) through this new cloud computing service.

What Is “Cloud Computing”


Cloud computing or “going to the cloud” is very similar to the concept of paying for electricity as a utility rather than purchasing and running your own generator to power your home or office.


Public utilities shoulder the burden of generating and delivering electricity and can provide a cheap, reliable, “pay as you go” service to anyone wanting water or power. Similarly, with cloud computing, the cost of hosting, securing and delivering network services (like Office) are owned by the utility company (in this case, Microsoft).


Is This A Smart Move?


The cost savings with Office 365 are hard to ignore; however, there are a number of things to consider before you jump ship to cloud computing. You need to consider the reliability of your Internet connection, what type of help desk support you want, security, what other applications (accounting, CRM, line of business applications, etc.) you need and which devices (scanners, printers, iPads) you need to use.


Free “Cloud Readiness” Consultation Will Give You The Facts

If you want to know if cloud computing is right for you, call us or click on soVision Bristol Cloud Computing for a free, no-pressure, no-obligation cloud readiness assessment. We’ll evaluate your current situation and provide insights and options for moving to the cloud. We’ll also answer any questions you have and tell you the unvarnished pros and cons of choosing this option.

Plus, if you call us during the month of July to schedule this assessment, we’ll send you a FREE copy of the best-selling book, “The Big Switch” by Nicholas Carr. This book talks about the massive technological revolution that is happening right now and what it means to businesses like yours.

Please call us now for more details – 0845 450 3669

or click on soVision Bristol Cloud Computing

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Professional and friendly IT Support Services to businesses across Bristol, Bath and throughout the South West responding quickly to fix all your IT problems.

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What Every Business Must Know About The Effect Of Social Media On Security And Staff Productivity

If you are a business owner or director that is concerned about your staff surfing online using web sites like Twitter and Facebook– OR WORSE, using company resources to access pornography, gambling sites, blogs and more – then read on.

You Need to Be Concerned

It’s not unusual for workers to waste a bit of work time on relatively un-related activities, such as shopping or visiting a favorite sports site, times have changed; companies are learning the hard way that members of staff that use or abuse of a company’s Internet system can lead to substantial liability and time wasted if not monitored.

For example, one business owner (who will remain nameless) shared that they received a shocking phone call from the office while away on leave. The police had shown up and arrested one of their employees for soliciting a minor online. Since he was doing this during work hours from the office, that’s where the authorities arrived to arrest him – clearly a company reputation nightmare. Stories like this are occurring EVERYWHERE.

Then there’s the misused time. Social media sites like Twitter and Facebook are addictive. If your employees are continuously “plugged in” to those sites, they won’t be nearly as productive at the workplace as they should be.

The Solution To This Problem

Step 1) have a written company policy that details what employees can and can’t do with company resources or during company hours.

Step 2) have a content filtering system in place that will enforce your policy by automatically “managing” your company e-mail and Internet usage, blocking sites and content you don’t want your employees to access without hampering their ability to work online.

Free Productivity And Security Assessment

Mark Twain once said, “Supposing is good, but knowing is better.” If you want to know for sure how much time your employees are spending on non-work related surfing and what web sites they are accessing, call us for a free trial of our content filtering solution.

Call 0845 450 3669 or click here for more information: IT Support Bristol and Bath

At no cost, we will install our monitoring solution for a week and then provide you with an accurate report of what your employees are doing online while at work.

How To Instantly Get Your Employees
To Stop Wasting Time Online

Our FREE Productivity and Security assessment will reveal:

• What web sites employees visit and how much time they spend there
• If your firewall, anti-virus and other security settings are set up properly to protect you from a hacker or malware attacks
• How you can put simple, automated tools in place to “watch” over your company’s e-mail and Internet connection

To learn more about us, go online: soVision Business IT Support

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Professional and friendly IT Support Services to businesses across Bristol, Bath and throughout the UK responding quickly to fix all your IT problems.

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Is E-Commerce for me?

If you have asked this question and are considering selling your products online then read on...

Key E-Commerce Business Questions

When considering an E-commerce solution there are a number of questions that your supplier should be asking you:

·         How are your offline sales processed at present and how would this process translate to an online purchasing solution?

·         What sales challenges are you facing and what area of your business would you like to improve?

·         What are your aspirations, vision and the goals for the business?

·         What problems does your current sales process cost you in terms of time, resource, money and lost opportunities?

·         What would it mean to you if we could solve these problems?

We ask these questions to gain an understanding of your requirements and to find out what you are looking to achieve from an E-commerce solution.

If your supplier is not asking these crucial questions, you should have a question for yourself:

Is this the right E-commerce supplier for me?

Speak with one of our E-commerce experts on 0845 450 3669 for an informal chat or to arrange a meeting to discuss your requirements further.

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Professional and friendly IT Support Services to businesses across Bristol, Bath and throughout the South West responding quickly to fix all your IT problems.

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The Average Failure Rate Of Disk and Tape Drives is 100%!

 

You've been Warned: 

Most people don’t realise that ALL disk and tape drives fail at some point and the reality is that most businesses don’t do anything about it until it is too late! 

That’s why thousands of businesses lose millions of pounds worth of data to disasters such as equipment failure, fires, power outages, theft, and disgruntle employees. Often just from simple human error. In almost every case, these UK businesses were horrified to find out their back-ups weren’t working when needed most rendering their critical data completely worthless!

You’ve already experienced some of the following issues with your tape drive...

 Someone forgets to change the tapes, maybe goes on vacation, or the person responsible leaves the company, and the tape rotation plan falls through... Are the tapes being constantly monitored to make sure they are working?

Have you ever tried to recover data from your tape drive, only to discover how difficult it was, or that the data you thought was being backed up, in fact, wasn’t?  If so, you are not the only one to experience this.

Fortunately there is a way to eliminate the risk and hassle of tape drive backups with our proven flexible “360DR Backup” solutions. The risk and hassles of tape backups can be eliminated finally and forever!

Don't wait until it too late like others have!

To find out more from our soVision website just click here>> IT Backup & Disaster Recovery  or just give us a call for some friendly advice at 0845 450 3669

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Professional and friendly IT Support Services to businesses across Bristol, Bath and throughout the UK responding quickly to fix all your IT problems.

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