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CLOUD COMPUTING

Presented by: Laura Gannon, CPA

SULLIVAN AND GANNON, LLC22 Central Square

Chelmsford, MA 01824

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Cloud computing is running programs on the web

◦ Cloud is a metaphor for the “internet”◦ Using computer software on the internet◦ Software and data are stored on third party

servers/dedicated server◦ Common business applications/software are

hosted Internally Externally

◦ Real time◦ Usually subscription based or pay per use service

What is Cloud Computing?

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Accessibility-Anywhere, Anytime Productivity and Flexibility

Business continuity Safety-protection from data loss Simplified PC, server and network maintenance Auto software upgrades Data Security

How Can it Help Your Business?

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Client and accountant collaboration◦ Real time books are updated in real time

Time/cost saving ◦ transferring files◦ Updating software

Safety and security Procedures Cost

How Does it Help Me Help You?

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QuickBooks and Peachtree hosting

Cloud bill payment/filing/approval process

Mobile payments◦ Credit card acceptance on your mobile

devices

Semi/permanent storage

Solutions for your business

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The FutureMobile Computing

Real time access