It’s time to talk about everyone’s least favorite “S” word: snow. Last year the Northeast experienced one of the worst winters in its history. Storms came in dumping feet of snow and crippling business and everyday life for days at a time. But what was the cost of this on the economy?

According to a 2014 study by IHS Global Insight a one-day shut down in New York City costs about 700 million dollars. A one-day shut down in Massachusetts costs roughly 265 million dollars. That’s for one day. Last winter states in the Northeast declared State of Emergencies that left businesses and operations shut down for days at a time. So how can you avoid costly business shut downs?

The answer in lies in the cloud. With cloud based technologies capturing more and more of the market, companies are consistently reinventing the way we do business. There are solutions available that allow your employees to work anywhere, any time. Your business never has to stop running.

With RingCentral your phones can be answered from smartphones, computers, tablets, or the office. Microsoft Office 365 allows user portals that employees can access from any Internet connected device. Cloud storage solutions means your files can be pulled from any Internet enabled device as well.

Don’t let Mother Nature determine your business hours. Empower your employees with the right cloud-based solutions to keep your business running no matter what the weather conditions may be. Contact Datasmith before the first snowfall to ensure your business stays running this winter.

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