Working in the cloud has many advantages, that's undisputed, but it also has some disadvantages We need to be aware of them, not in order to stop using this useful repository of information, but in order to anticipate and avoid future problems. Thus, today we talk about working in the cloud from their two points of view: the advantages and the disadvantages.
As we like to be positive in this blog, let's start with a breakdown of some of the multiple advantages of working in the cloud, especially from the point of view of online, distance and collaborative work.
One of the first notable benefits of working in the cloud is the cost savings in a multitude of budget items typical of office work, from printer paper, to printers, computers, screens, hard disk storage, toner, cartridges...
The second major advantage of working in the cloud is that if we go for a quality technology supplier, we will be shielding the security of the stored data in a much more efficient and effective way than if we use traditional physical devices.
Working in the cloud automates dozens of small, repetitive tasks that employees working locally do: backups, password entry, file cleanup... Eliminating these tasks will free our staff not only from a significant workload, but also from extra responsibility for handling vulnerable business data. The result? Happier employees, relaxed and productive.
As we said in the introduction to this article, working in the cloud also has some disadvantages that can be more or less important. It is interesting to know these disadvantages for one simple reason: to avoid future problems that almost always translate into economic losses, frustration and demotivation of workers, loss of time, productivity and efficiency, etc.
That said, let's look at some of the main drawbacks of working in the cloud.
Some companies believe that working in the cloud is free. This is not true. Working in the cloud may be cheaper than working on-premises, but it is also more cost-effective than working on-premises. requires an initial investment that we have to quantify, anticipate and assume.
One of the most important disadvantages of working in the cloud is the training and information needs that users have and that they do not usually receive from their companies. Before starting to work remotely, the employer must ensure that everyone involved in the project is thoroughly familiar with the new work tool, its rules of use in terms of security, archiving protocols, etc.
Dependence on the Internet to access corporate files can be a disadvantage if your company does not have a broadband network, if it is located in a rural area or, simply, if the provider company does not comply with the contracted conditions in terms of access speed, supply cuts, time to execute interruptions due to breakdowns... This is a disadvantage of working in the cloud that is increasingly controlled, but do not forget to bear it in mind and think about possible alternative solutions.
