More and more businesses are looking to the Cloud for phone lines and to support mobile.  In his article on Inc., “Why Traditional Products Are Moving to the Cloud Faster Than Ever,” Chirag Kulkarni walks us through why this change is happening, and if you haven’t, why you should consider cloud.

Mr. Kulkarni reports that “cloud apps are expected to make up 90% of all mobile data within the next few years.”  Why the move? First, what started as a few early adopters has now with ever better technology become an every day conversation at the water cooler. Cloud Solutions are now part of the normal make-up of IT and teams in every industry are looking for how to bring cloud benefits to every aspect of their business -even the traditional phone.

Why consider Cloud Phone solutions? Mr. Kulkarni outlines the following reasons:

Your business operates in multiple locations. Cloud Phone Solutions allow your company to use the same product at every location, allowing for more integration, reliability and an increased ability to scale as you expand and grow.

Your business has become increasingly mobile. Whether it is your employees or your customers, mobile has become a touch and access point for many organizations. Cloud phone solutions can provide better mobile integration.

Finally, you should consider cloud phone solutions, because you have a tight budget. Now what IT team doesn’t face a tight budget? This is where cloud solutions can really make a difference. For some organizations going it alone requires not only money but also expertise. With cloud solutions you can tap into leading solutions that provide reliable service at an as-you-need-it pricing model. In the specific case of phone service, Mr. Kulkarni points out, “traditional phone networks require you to put forward thousands of dollars upfront, and you may not receive the benefits of this system for many months to come. Cloud phone systems are incredibly cheap to install because they’re fully scalable.”

Cloud solutions are not just for that “big project” you are planning. Instead, cloud solutions can now be applied to the everyday operations within your organization.