They say that every cloud has a silver lining: you get some benefit from every bad thing that happens to you. When you are very happy, you are on cloud nine! If you’re not paying attention in class, your teacher may tell you to keep your head above the clouds. If the authorities think you did it, you would be under a cloud of suspicion. These days, when your workforce is in three different countries and five different cities connected by the Internet, you are practicing cloud-based staffing and using cloud computing.
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That’s how it is. The use of a virtual workforce through cloud computing is becoming increasingly popular because it allows companies to access talent outside of the local area, shortens time to market, and allows flexibility in providing access to files and data when working remotely and/or away. business hours. If this confusing terminology is new to you, here is a basic definition to get you up to speed:
According to Wikipedia, “Cloud computing refers to the use of and access to multiple server-based computing resources over a digital network (WAN, Internet connection using the World Wide Web, etc.). Users of the cloud can access the server resources using a computer, netbook, pad computer, smartphone or other device.In cloud computing, applications are provided and managed by the cloud server and data is also stored remote in cloud setup Users do not download or install applications on their own device or computer, all processing and storage is maintained by the cloud server Online services may be offered by a cloud provider or by a private organization.
Cloud computing is what makes a successful virtual workforce, or “cloud staff,” possible. Flexibility is a huge benefit of cloud computing, as is its ease of use. Cloud computing is typically cheaper and less labor intensive because it’s online and therefore completely eliminating the need for large amounts of server space for storage (you’ll probably see a slight increase in your monthly fee for more data storage). We could continue discussing the benefits of cloud computing; however, the point is that it is here to stay, along with cloud staffing. So legally speaking, what does this mean for your business?
When choosing a cloud-based service provider to support a virtual workforce, there are many important points to consider. You should carefully review the provider’s Service Agreement or Terms of Service to find out the following before signing up:
• Where is the actual data stored? (And we mean the geographic location of the company’s servers that host all the data.)
• How many servers does the company have?
• What security measures are in place to prevent hackers from accessing the data?
• What notification procedures does the company use to alert customers of a data breach?
• Who has access to your data?
• Can customers back up data stored in the cloud to their own servers?
• How do you migrate data from the cloud if you decide to cancel the service?
If you consider these questions and get solid and satisfying answers, you’re ready to get on the cloud!