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Are there any Pitfalls in Cloud Computing

Are there any Pitfalls in Cloud Computing

Considering cloud computing but you’re concerned about the pitfalls, like security and flexibility? What is cloud computing? Cloud computing is a method of managing and storing data in the same way you would on your computer or local server but via the internet in a virtual environment called the cloud. There are different types –…

An Alternative to Netsuite?

An Alternative to Netsuite?

Is there currently a SaaS offering that is an alternative to Netsuite? Yes! The answer is WinWeb. WinWeb gives you transformational enterprise level cloud computing for your growing business. One unified business management suite, combining traditional back-office, social media, web services, customer care, online & offline multi-channel sales and fulfilment activities. WinWeb CLOUD supports you…

WinWeb focusses on cloud industry solutions

WinWeb focusses on cloud industry solutions

Winweb’s cloud-based business management solutions have a new focus on industry-specific requirements, with special applications for retail, wholesale, services, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, non-profit organizations, membership businesses, and franchises. WinWeb industry solutions offer basic business functions, such as accounting, invoicing and business planning as well as industry-specific functionality, for example multi-location and multi-channel sales for…

Are You Struggling to Find IT Staff?

Are You Struggling to Find IT Staff?

Integrated cloud-based IT systems can help solve one of the biggest problems for small businesses: How to find the right information technology experts. Recruiting the right IT staff seems to be problematic for almost half of all SMEs across the UK, according to a recent report published by IT hosting company Node4. This problem might…

The Future of Cloud Computing

The Future of Cloud Computing

Focussing exclusively on cost-savings is no longer sufficient when evaluating the benefits of cloud computing. Although there can be substantial cost savings, it is increasingly important that cloud services support businesses as a whole. This will allow companies to streamline business processes and react swiftly to market changes. The concept of cloud computing is actually…

Five Consequences of Data Fragmentation

Five Consequences of Data Fragmentation

Data fragmentation is increasingly becoming the norm for businesses. Now that we are all online and many of us use cloud software to help us in our daily lives, our business data is spread out all over the place. This might not immediately seem like a problem for your business but it certainly could develop…

Top 5 Benefits of Cloud for Your Business

Top 5 Benefits of Cloud for Your Business

“There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home.” That’s what Ken Olsen said, back when his company DEC dominated the computer systems industry between 1960 and 1990. But, in the words of the wise proverb, there truly is nothing new under the sun. And now, instead of the issue…

Is the cloud subscription model unsustainable?

Is the cloud subscription model unsustainable?

The concept of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) rose to prominence at the same time that cloud computing was gaining in popularity and public perception a few years ago. Although SaaS means software-as-a-service, for many cloud providers the second “S” in SaaS might as well mean ‘subscription’. In the past few years the amount of software that is…

Top 50 Integrated / Fragmented Cloud Software Apps for Your Business in 2013

Top 50 Integrated / Fragmented Cloud Software Apps for Your Business in 2013

If your business is looking for a cloud solution for their business software, it is important to understand whether you require something that is truly integrated or fragmented (only connected via API or not integrated at all) instead. We’ve compiled a list of some of the top apps for your business and sorted them into…

Cloud leads to smarter, more profitable working

Cloud leads to smarter, more profitable working

One of our contributors here at the The Small Business Blog recently discovered the joys of the cloud first-hand. Mary Cummings, the founder of the Work Your Way community for freelance and self-employed parents, recently started using the WinWeb Accounting app to manage her business finances. The Cloud has the potential to completely change the…

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