Collaboration can be defined as a group of people coming together to work towards a common goal. In the Cloud, collaboration can be defined as using technology such as instant messaging, email, web conferencing, blogs, private and public social networks, wiki’s and VoIP to create a more lean and profitable business. With Cloud Collaboration you can make the most out of your employees and reach out directly to your customers.
Just think of the costs you can save on travel expenses by using online video conferencing software such as webex to conduct business meetings with remote employees and clients in a distant area. According to a study conducted by Bernstein Research in March 2010, “10 percent of external travel could be replaced over the next 10 to 15 years, resulting in an aggregate reduction of 21 percent in corporate travel spending.”
Along with cutting down the costs of business travel, Cloud Collaboration allows you to get answers and make decisions on the fly. Getting speedy well-informed answers to the right people via instant messaging, email, and web conferencing increase productivity and cuts down on cycle times. Cloud software such as SharePoint and salesforce, has helped coworkers share information in ways that weren’t previously possible. Being able to connect with employees in different locations allows employees to tap into more information sources that would otherwise not be available due to location limitations.
Location and distance are no longer an issue with Cloud Collaboration. Breakthroughs in mobile and internet technologies allows you to conduct Cloud Collaboration anywhere – your home, office, the airport or anywhere else that has internet access. You’re also not limited to just your computer, you can use a tablet or your smartphone for collaborating. When you empower your employees to choose to make responsible choices about where to work you can improve morale and efficiency..
Cloud Collaboration is a necessity to reducing travel budget, building teamwork among employees in different locations and creating relationships with consumers. If you’re looking to lean your business and reduce budgets, Cloud Collaboration is an essential investment.
