Adopt cloud-based data storage and backups to save costs
As you set up offices in new markets, there may be unexpected expenses related to logistics, regulations and business registration. There will also be costs associated with setting up IT infrastructure. Choosing a shared, cloud-based solution can spread the cost of setting up and owning the infrastructure.
Don’t ignore the cost of securely storing your critical business data and applications either. For example, attending a conference or exhibition may result in a sudden rise in leads and customer data, which will require secure storage. Or perhaps you might have to put together high-quality artwork and creative for multiple projects on short notice, which may require a temporary or even permanent scaling of the storage capacity.
And lastly, you will also have to plan ahead for backing up this data in case ofemergencies such as physical device failures, accidents or disasters. Singtel Cloud Backup and Recovery enables automatic backups and data protection across applications. You get complete visibility through a single pane and only pay for what you use.
Stay connected with agile software-defined networking
When taking your business global, it is important to ensure that each new office is equipped with the necessary networking infrastructure. Choosing different vendors for your networking solutions in different locations can lead to complexity in deployment, management and maintainence.
What SMBs need is an agile network that can be centrally managed and one which enables admins to quickly deploy SD-WAN in each location. Singtel SD-WAN can help with this by reducing complexity and total cost of ownership. It uses best-of-breed SD-WAN on a single centralised portal and comes with integrated threat protection, including firewall, antivirus as well as data encryption. Being centrally managed, it also offers quick and easy SD-WAN deployment for new branches or offices.
