Healthcare is changing rapidly and one trend we think is exciting is cloud computing. What is that you ask? It’s the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer. Why is this a big deal for healthcare?

Economic Benefits

Cloud computing provides cost flexibility and the potential for reduced costs. How? Service providers can bear the load – aka the need for additional IT infrastructure/resources can be reduced. Cloud storage is also more agile and scalable, allowing you to make purchasing decisions on an as-needed basis rather than buying costly on-site infrastructure.

Operational Benefits

These systems are the security guards you’ve been looking for and we’re not talking about the tough people that stand in front of your building, we’re talking about your digital security guards. Better privacy IS possible! Outside threats can be minimized and prevented. Less outside storage is required because cloud computing offers web access to data – which also decreases risk.

Functional Benefits

This tool is intuitive, which makes it easy to connect to your other systems (as you see fit), in a straightforward manner. That’s when the magic happens: the ability to share information in an easy and secure manner. Data is even accessible remotely, and sometimes via mobile devices through these systems. Accessing information has never been easier.

Is your healthcare organization interested in cloud computing? Reliable can provide an effective strategy, the right tools and so much more to help you achieve digital transformation. Contact us today to learn more about our services.