Cloud Reality Check

The Business Case for Cloud Services

Cloud adoption isn't just a tech trend—it's a competitive necessity. Here's what the data shows for small and mid-sized businesses.

94 %

Of SMBs report improved security after moving to cloud

85% SMBs using cloud At least one cloud service

67% Expect to increase Cloud spending in 2025

3x Faster growth For cloud-first businesses

Cloud Benefits by Category

Cost Savings

20-30% Average IT cost reduction
Zero Capital expense for servers
Pay-as-you-go Only pay for what you use

Productivity Gains

400% ROI on collaboration tools
75% Faster file sharing
Anywhere Access from any device

Business Continuity

99.9% Typical cloud uptime SLA
< 1 hour Recovery time objective
Automatic Backups and redundancy

Common Concerns vs. Reality

Security concerns 45% cite this

Reality: Cloud providers invest billions in security—far more than any SMB can

Fear of data loss 35% cite this

Reality: Cloud has 3x better data durability than on-premise storage

Migration complexity 30% cite this

Reality: Phased migration minimizes disruption—most see zero downtime

Cost uncertainty 25% cite this

Reality: Predictable monthly costs vs. surprise hardware failures

Popular Cloud Platforms for SMBs

Microsoft 365

56%

Most popular for SMB email & productivity

Google Workspace

28%

Strong for collaboration-first teams

Hybrid Cloud

45%

Mix of cloud and on-premise

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Sources: Flexera State of Cloud 2024, Microsoft SMB Report, Gartner, IDC

Core coverage

What's Included

Office 365 & Google Workspace

Email, file sharing, and collaboration set up the right way.

Cloud Migration

Structured moves with clear timelines and user support.

Cloud Infrastructure Management

Ongoing administration, access control, and policy management.

Data Synchronization

Keep files consistent across devices and locations.

Cloud Services