Using the cloud for telecom solutions can be hugely beneficial to your small business. However, some businesses might still be reluctant to use this technological advancement. Although we are now almost a full month into the new year, it isn’t too late to set a new direction for your company to reach its full potential this year. But what are some of the misconceptions that could be holding it back?

 

Potential Security Concerns

 

The start of any year represents a new beginning, and part of that new beginning includes taking advantage of the latest cutting-edge technology to give your small business the best chances of attracting new customers. After all, when you run a small business, you understand how vital customer service and satisfaction can be, both for your reputation and for facilitating your future growth. However, as we have seen over the past year due to high profile hacking incidents, the digital frontier hosts several potential security concerns. Some common concerns include the following:

• Possible loss of data,
• Application vulnerabilities,
• Inability to access specific sites, or a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack.

All of these incidents reinforce the importance of having excellent disaster recovery plans in place should any of these happen. It is important to note your company’s internal data isn’t the only information at risk, but that of your clients and customers as well.

 

Industry Requirements for Compliance

 

Your business might have different requirements depending on the industry is a part of; nevertheless, compliance is still a critical part of operating your business that you must address. Different compliance requirements, not only at an industry-wide level but at a state or federal level, could be the reason why your company is slow to upload information and systems to the cloud. Small business owners might also be unsure exactly where their stored data is supposed to go. Some other fundamental questions to consider are:

• Who can access the data once it is stored in the cloud?
• What will ensure the security and confidentiality of the data once it has been uploaded?
• How will data backup work?

One final question to consider is where the data will go, physically speaking.

 

Where Does the Data Go?

 

Ultimately, the information is stored on off-site servers. However, these servers might not be within your state or even the country. When data is stored on foreign servers, it comes under the purview of whatever destination it reaches. While domestic laws and regulations regarding data storage and transmission may be complicated, crossing international borders adds another layer of complexity to the process. It may be best to rely on a local provider that can bring you the best cloud-based solutions, such as ACC Telecom.

 

Cloud-Based Solutions from ACC Telecom

 

ACC Telecom provides voice communication and cloud-based solutions tailored to the needs of your business. We have over 45 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and pride ourselves on offering customers top-notch service and affordable prices.

To learn more about how we can help your business grow, or to receive a quote for cloud data storage and backup options, contact us by visiting our website.