Cloud Based Applications for Businesses

Cloud computing has become so commonplace in professional contexts that many business people do not even realize that they are using cloud computing resources. However, it is important to be aware of the various cloud computing resources available for use because they help busy employees stay connected and productive even when they are away from the office.

Google applications for business are among the most heavily used and popular of the cloud based applications. Google G-Mail is a cloud-based e-mail program and it is one of the most popular e-mail services in the world because of its seamless chat and videochat capabilities. Google Drive allows users to store information online in a secure environment, eliminating the need to save information to DVD R media or archival DVDs. Google Docs and Google Sheets enable users to collaborate on documents and spreadsheets without saving the information externally or e-mailing it back and forth.

Almost everyone has heard of Skype. Skype enables users to make free internet web calls or to video chat over their computer or over their smartphone. Skype is one of the world leaders in cloud based communication technologies.

More task-specific business applications are also available for business people. Salesforce is a must-have business application for those in marketing. This application allows users to manage their sales contacts and to manage sales generating tasks. Basecamp is another go-to business application that is cloud-based. Basecamp allows users to manage projects and to collaborate while tracking the progress of the task.

Whatever you need to do your job, there is probably a cloud-based application that can assist you. Check back often to discover what new and improved cloud-based applications are available for you.

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