6 Things Accounting Firms Should Know About Cloud Hosting Providers

6 Things Accounting Firms Should Know About Cloud Hosting Providers

The cloud service provider industry is growing.

Therefore most accounting businesses are shifting to the cloud. But, while planning to move your business to cloud, it's vital to choose the best hosting provider for your business.

Here are a few things that you should keep in mind when selecting a cloud provider for your business:

Experience

01

Check for the service providers' expertise in the accounting industry. This will help you understand if they're proficient in hosting the accounting applications and data.

Opt for the one who has prior experience in cloud hosting services for accounting and tax professionals.

02

Security Parameters Verify if the cloud service providers offers security features such as multi-factor authentication, firewalls, anti-virus, and data encryption.

Choose a cloud service provider that offers protection not only at the network level, but also physically at the data center locations.

Service Level Agreement

03

Get a clear picture of the terms, conditions, and standards that you're expecting from the cloud service provider in a document also known as SLA or Service Level Agreement.

Select a service provider that offers uptime guarantee, backup in case of failure, and technical assistance at all times to your accounting firm.

04

Business Continuity Check if the hosting provider offers Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery services to keep your accounting processes running even in case of unseen circumstances.

Verify if they offer this feature as part of their services or if they charge extra for it.

05 Customer Support Ensure the cloud hosting provider is available to resolve your your queries related to cloud at any time of the day via all platforms such as email, phone, and chat.

Go for a cloud hosting provider that has a team of experts to offer round-the-clock support at no extra cost.

06 Pricing Plans Evaluate the cloud service provider based on the plans required by your accounting firm. Also, don't forget to ask about the free trials.

Lastly, choose a vendor that offers a scalable environment as per your growing business needs.

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