Cloud vs On-Premise: The Modern Choice
That server in your cupboard served well, but it's aging and warranty expired. Moving to the cloud is less disruptive than you think - and usually the right answer.
What is it?
On-Premise: Your own servers handling accounts, files, email. You own hardware and deal with failures.
Cloud: Microsoft's services - 365 for email, SharePoint for files, Entra ID for accounts. No office server.
For most SMEs, cloud is now the sensible default. Microsoft's reliability exceeds what any small business achieves on-premise.
Business Benefits
No Server Failures
Microsoft's redundancy exceeds anything you could afford.
Work Anywhere
No complicated remote-connection software.
Automatic Updates
Microsoft handles patching.
Predictable Costs
Monthly vs capital purchases.
Enterprise Security
Microsoft's security investment exceeds most IT budgets.
Risks Without It
Hardware Failure
On-premise servers fail.
Maintenance Burden
Servers need patching and monitoring.
Remote Complexity
VPNs are clunky; cloud is anywhere-access.
Security Responsibility
On-premise security is your problem.
How Fresh Tech Implements This
We migrate in stages: email to 365, files to SharePoint, Active Directory to Entra ID, Intune replacing domain join. Careful planning, minimal disruption.
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