Monthly Archives: April 2020

29 Apr

How Softsys Hosting Is Helping Businesses To Overcome COVID-19

Last Updated on July 8, 2021 by Joanna Isac

How Are We Helping You?

Create New Revenue Stream By Reselling Our Services

In this troubled times with no certainty on when businesses will re-open and get back to their normal levels, it is very important to create an alternative revenue stream. We are helping plenty of freelancers, digital agencies, web development / designing firms, digital marketing agencies, etc. by providing them with an option to resell our cloud hosting services and start making money with zero upfront investment. They are free to (re-)sell our services at their own rates and keep the margin while we take care of setup / cloud management from the backend.

Reduce Your Expenses By Outsourcing Certain Services

Over the last few weeks, we have worked with a few customers to have them outsource some of their internal services and reduce their expenditure dramatically. We have professional in-house IT staff and loyal partners who can help with programming, developing & designing web apps, perform digital marketing activities, etc. in a very professional manner at very affordable rates. Typically, for development / designing activities, average rate is around $15/hr with the option to have full-time dedicated developers in your preferred domain expertise from $2000/month.

If you have trouble with staffing, we can also help to provide outsourced helpdesk services to ensure that your end customers receive continued support based on your SLA’s – this can be for 8 hours, 12 hours or 24 hours a day. Just contact us to discuss your particular case.

Consolidate Services From Other Providers To Softsys Hosting And Reduce Your Cloud Expenses

With severe uncertainty, every business has started reducing its expenses and so should you! We are working with our customers to help them consolidate their cloud services with other providers and move them over to us with custom packages and reduced pricing. We are working with each customer willing to move over to us during this trouble period by ensuring that they are getting their required services and at reduced rates. This also includes AWS & Azure based setup – due to our special partner arrangements with AWS & Azure, we are able to offer discounts over their retail pricing and offer you the most comfortable conditions.

Ensure That Your Business Is Safe While You’re Adapting To The Changing World 

Hackers are taking advantage of this troubled time by attacking and stealing data along with inserting malware / ransomware in critical systems. There have been thousands of reports of such attacks around the world and we are taking security very seriously. We have implemented some security measures on our borders at each data center and are also working individually with our customers & partners to provide additional security measures to protect their systems.

Data Protection

With many people operating from home and outside of office premises, we also have solutions to protect their workstations with regard to your critical data and setup through our all new Acronis Cyber Backup & Protection Cloud – a turnkey product that includes data backup & restoration along with malware / ransomware protection. Learn how do we ensure ultimate network security or opt for Windows Virtual Desktop for business.

Provide Ready To Go Solutions Like WordPress, Magento, nopCommerce & More

We are also preparing to launch some additional ready to go solutions of popular CMS / eCommerce platforms and they are being made live rapidly on our website. Our current offerings are WordPress, nopCommerce, Umbraco, Joomla, Magento and a few more that are going to be added shortly – WooCommerce, SuiteCRM, osCommerce, phpBB, webERP, etc. With a single click setup and platform optimised for these applications, we want to cut down your time on installation / configuring the environment and provide affordable ready to go solutions. We are also offering free migration for all of these platforms!

Negotiate With Microsoft And AWS To Provide Discounts To Our End Customers By Committing Volume Orders With Them

We have negotiated heavily with Microsoft Azure & AWS to allow us to use their platform and provide discounted services to our customers. If you are already using Microsoft Azure, AWS or any Microsoft services (like Office 365, Dynamics 365, etc.), get in touch with us and we can provide you with some savings over their retail pricing.

AWS / Azure / GCP Cloud Management Solution

It is necessary to cut down on your expenses of cloud solutions – we are helping customers by providing AWS / Azure / GCP Cloud Management solution at flat / affordable rates. This also included cloud cost management whereby we will analyze and work on your setup to ensure that your cloud environment is optimised for cost & not overpaid (do you know that 78% of customers pay more than necessary on such services?).

Move Your Expensive Solutions To More Affordable Ones

If you are spending high on expensive solutions, we can help you by moving to Office 365 suite, BizMail, etc. services to ensure that you are saving a fortune for your business.

We are here to help you in all ways possible. Just let us know your requirements and your goals and we will work with you to ensure that you / your business sails through these troubled times.

Stay safe!

10 Apr

Major Trends Transforming The Global Online Landscape

Last Updated on July 8, 2021 by Joanna Isac

Today, these innovative digital trends are among the top priorities for most business owners in 2020 in accordance with the Softsys Hosting research.

And why wouldn’t they be? After all, if your business has any intention of remaining competitive in today’s online landscape, you must adapt to the rapidly evolving changes in the online field.

Artificial Intelligence

2020 may be the year that a lot of people wake up to the dominance of artificial intelligence (AI). It’s sure to be at the heart of global business and industry in the future – and it’s already taking over many simple jobs.  It can analyse consumer behaviour and search patterns, and use data from social media platforms and blog posts to help businesses understand how customers interact with their products and services. AI in 2020 will be able to cut staffing costs and accelerate growth, getting a cutting edge over their competitors.

Chatbots

Chatbots will continue to be an important part of the global online landscape in 2020. This AI-based technology uses instant messaging to chat in real-time, day or night, with your customers or site visitors. It is greatly used by banks, transport and eCommerce. These virtual assistants offer outstanding customer service by meeting customers’ expectations and automating repetitive tasks – which means that you can focus more on your core work.

Multi-Cloud Strategy

From a strategic point of view, enterprises are looking at a connected cloud or multi-cloud option that will let them enjoy the benefits of a mix of public cloud, private cloud and data center. Multi-cloud (public, private or hybrid) addresses the growing challenges of cloud adoption, and is continuing to develop to meet the ever-changing needs of companies. With connected cloud, irrespective of where the workload runs, customers will be able to enjoy a secure and seamless experience.

5G Technology

In 2020, 5G will expand the mobile ecosystem to new industries. Next-gen mobile technology leaders have already collaborated with mobile operators and device makers to roll out the new technology to accelerate response times to devices, enabling greater speed and lower latency. 5G is expected to impact most business sectors – from manufacturing to services – and potentially bring unprecedented change to consumers’ lives.

01 Apr

What Cloud Infrastructure You May Require To Run A Business Today?

As recently as a few years ago, setting up a new business was a costly affair. You needed to acquire server hardware and pay various software licensing fees, but now the situation is totally different.

Thanks to the wide availability of cloud services, you can have your business up and running with little more than the device you’re using to read this article. The availability of mature, cloud-based services have changed the picture drastically so that the businesses can access the capabilities they require with little capital outlay.

Why Cloud Hosting?

Cloud Hosting Infrastructure

The conventional IT administration required extensive resource allocation to build internal infrastructure with up-to-date hardware and software. The introduction of cloud computing to the business scenario has drastically reduced the initial cost of IT start-up.

Cloud platforms offer data storage, as well as software as a system (SaaS) for core infrastructure, including computer operating systems architecture. Cloud computing clients are also able to reduce the expense of additional IT staff, converging global administration activities at one site.

Cloud-based services have dramatically reduced the cost & maintenance of IT infrastructure, which has prompted more than half of worldwide businesses to set up cloud hosting.

Cloud-computing services provide the ability to scale elastically – up and down – as needed.  This means delivering the right amount of IT resources: for example, more or less computing power, storage, and bandwidth when it’s needed, without having to “overbuy” in advance for growth.

Most cloud-computing services are architected to provide high-availability, from replicated servers to switches and firewalls that automatically failover when something goes wrong.

Types of Cloud Infrastructure Businesses Use

Below, we have outlined the different types of cloud services and the specific benefits related to each type. Different companies have different requirements. You can choose as per your business need or customize it completely by using a mix of these infrastructure types.

Software As A Service (SaaS)

Emails, calendars, web conferencing tools, project tracking and office tools such as Microsoft Office 365 are all examples of SaaS services. Basically, SaaS are office solutions that allow businesses to work more efficiently and in a more systematic, organized way.

SaaS applications are commonly used for accounting and invoicing, sales tracking, performance monitoring, interoffice communication and overall planning. Customers pay only for the software they use and have access to highly sophisticated applications without the burden or expense of buying and managing them independently.

Platform As A Service (PaaS)

Platform As A Service

PaaS provides an environment that allows users to build internet applications and services, from simple apps to sophisticated enterprise applications. PaaS offers an additional layer of middleware, development tools, business intelligence services and database management and therefore it’s mainly used by software and web developers.

Customers buy the PaaS resources they need from a cloud service provider on an as-needed basis and access them via a secure internet connection. PaaS reduces coding time, gives developers greater flexibility and adaptability, and creates a sense of community among the development team. Typically, developers working on an application work in different locations, and PaaS makes it easier for them to collaborate.

Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)

IaaS providers offer configured hardware and software through a virtual interface. Servers, storage, networking and security features are the basic services IaaS provides. Your email hosting company is an IaaS provider. Common business applications for IaaS include testing and development, website hosting, backup and recovery, high-performance computing (involving complex and variable calculations) and data analysis.

IaaS is an economical cloud solution for businesses because it eliminates capital expenditure related to on-site hardware or data centers.

Disaster Recovery As A Service (DRaaS)

DRaaS uses cloud resources to safeguard and protect applications from disruption and loss. Data loss and disruption is a major concern for businesses of all sizes because downtime can be costly to the point of ruin. If a system goes down, it’s essential that it gets back up and running again as quickly as possible and that the data within that system is retrievable again. In such a way, DRaaS and premium backup services play a crucial role in ensuring uninterrupted performance of your infrastructure.

Choosing The Right Cloud Services For Your Business

There are countless combinations of cloud services to implement into your business, so it’s important to go into the process with a solid game plan in mind. As more and more IT systems are externalized, choosing the right cloud providers for your business will be critical for seamless growth and long term success. Here are a few must-do steps:

Developing  A Cloud Strategy

Your organization is unique, and therefore has unique needs on the cloud. To ensure a provider meets your requirements, conduct a review of their infrastructure, compliance policies, data protection policies, development practices and data classification procedures. Only then will you know that the provider is a fit.

Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Inquire about bundling all your services into a single monthly payment, which will shift significant amounts of IT dollars to operations and make it easier to manage your services at optimum levels.

Data Security

Consider the provider’s risk management policies, audit compliance record and vulnerability analysis. Data security is something no business can take lightly.

Service Monitoring

It might be easy to transfer your data to the cloud and forget about it, but if you want to ensure your services do what they’re supposed to, you’ve got to keep a watchful eye. Stay on top of bandwidth issues in particular to keep your services running smoothly and efficiently.