Every business needs digital capabilities to keep up with the competition, and migrating these capabilities to the cloud is ongoing. At the end of 2022, 48% of U.S. businesses used cloud storage for their most valuable data, and 94% of companies used some type of cloud services.
Cloud-based solutions are increasingly common, and it’s difficult to know which to choose for your company. Business owners can find assistance through an experienced cloud solution provider like iuvo.
Businesses waste money every day paying for software licenses they don’t need, while not fully utilizing the software they do use:
Many businesses don’t have oversight or tools in place to ensure that their IT stacks are optimized. To maximize your company’s investments, you should:
These in-depth analyses take time, familiarity with the capabilities of each application and knowledge of how a well-designed stack works. Many in-house IT departments lack the necessary skills, tools and experience to perform successful research and create a comprehensive strategy going forward.
Many enterprises rely on diverse Microsoft software solutions, with Microsoft 365 being a prominent choice among them. However, to tap into the full potential of these solutions, users require appropriate licenses. In the context of software, a license is the permission to use an application or service. Back when software came in shrink-wrapped boxes and the license was printed on paper that came inside the box and usually included (often unread) terms that indicated that each box was for the use of a single person. There were plenty of cases of companies that shared software and then found themselves facing giant bills because of audits related to “software amnesty programs”. Now that most software, in the business realm anyway, is offered through the cloud on a subscription basis the tracking of licenses has gotten much easier. For common business software you can still get licenses for individual packages, but software is also offered in bundled tiers that can be more economical if you get the right thing. Of course, the flip side of that choosing the wrong licensing tier can lead to excessive spending if you overbuy or frustration if you didn’t get everything you need.
Cloud based subscriptions can be complicated, and it doesn’t help that vendors frequently redesign their bundles and redefine their licensing terms that go with any particular subscription level. Keeping up with the, sometimes subtle impacts of these changes can be tedious and time-consuming.
As an experienced cloud solutions provider, iuvo understands the differences between different tiers and knows how to optimize subscriptions so that your business gets use of the software it needs at the best possible pricing. We can take care of this for you so that you aren’t distracted by minutia that keeps you from concentrating on your core business.
A Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) is responsible for helping you navigate the array of technology services that are available in the cloud. In addition to keeping track of software subscriptions, this also includes supporting cloud-based infrastructure such as AWS and Azure, as well as being familiar with numerous cloud-based companies that provide numerous “as-a-service" offerings.
Navigating the intricacies of cloud solutions can be daunting. With iuvo, you're not just acquiring a service, but a partnership built on trust, expertise, and a commitment to your success. From direct collaborations with Microsoft to ensuring transparency in billing, here's how iuvo stands out:
iuvo understands how businesses operate and knows the right questions to ask so we can identify the specific software requirements that you need filled for you to operate effectively. With those requirements defined, and our knowledge of available licensing options we make recommendations designed to fulfill your specific needs.
Our recommendations are not a one-and-done effort. iuvo will continue to monitor your ongoing usage and make assessments and recommend fine-tuning to minimize your ongoing costs while protecting the productivity of your staff.
Our team are experts in IT, and we are here to make sure you don’t get overwhelmed by cloud technology. We can keep track of infrastructure and services and help you ensure that you are meeting appropriate compliance standards while you grow your business.
iuvo is more than a service, we want to be a partner that shares our expertise so that you can focus on your expertise. When it comes to licensing, we offer this following:
iuvo is here as a business partner as we will evolve with you. We share our experience to help you anticipate challenges and mitigate risks before they become problems.
Our team aids in planning, execution, and management of IT projects, ensuring timely and efficient outcomes.
We provide ongoing monitoring of systems to proactively identify issues. This reduces (or even eliminates) downtime and ensures consistent performance and productivity.
Our specialists have a diverse range of experience. Different team members focus on specific platforms, with most having knowledge of multiple environments. We are not a Windows-only shop. iuvo has specialists versed with Linux, Mac, networking and cloud platforms. Whatever your environment we can provide comprehensive coverage and streamlined IT operations.
iuvo collaborates with industry leaders to expand its own knowledge base by tapping into a network of expertise.
Choosing the right cloud solutions provider is critical. iuvo is here to fulfill your IT needs. We work with you to optimize software licensing, help you with cloud transition and management, proactively manage your systems to prevent performance and security issues and keep your business running smoothly.
To learn more, reach out at 781-722-3200 or through our online contact form.
