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What We Do

Private Cloud
Remove the need to rely on expensive, traditional hardware. No maintaining equipment, no worrying about security, and no stress.

Hybrid Cloud
Hybrid Cloud Solutions reduce your reliance on traditional, physical servers without ditching them altogether.

Public Cloud
Azure, AWS or Google Cloud, our experienced cloud specialists can manage your public cloud environments.

Journey to The Cloud
Find out how the Acklo team's skills and experience can help you with a move to the cloud.

Cyber Security
Acklo’s Cyber Security Platform will scan your network and find any problems before they get a chance to do any damage.

Backup as a Service
Backups play a key role in disaster recovery planning. Find out how backup as a service and the 3-2-1 rule keeps your data safe.
Who We Help

Small Medium Business
Helping Small and Medium Enterprise Businesses embrace cloud technologies.

Financial and Professional Services
Scalable and connected Financial and Professional Services platforms.

Retail Hospitality and Leisure
Providing the Retail Hospitality and Leisure sector with predictable and reliable solutions.

Manufacturing and Construction
Transforming Manufacturing and Construction with dynamic cloud platforms.

Public Sector and Not For Profit
Supporting digital transformation and enhanced efficiency within central and local government.

Healthcare, Education & Research
Bringing the benefits of technology into the learning environment.
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Cloud for Business

Moving your small or medium size business to the cloud …

FAQs

Revolutionise your Company through Cloud Hosting Services

Acklo’s Cloud is more than just someone else’s computer. We provide a service engineered for reliability, and pair it with a friendly voice at the end of the phone.

Our private cloud is located in a Gloucestershire Tier 3+ Datacenter and built with no single point of failure – dual power and internet uplinks feed a fully redundant network core, with a Highly Available compute and storage platform.

Customer services are constantly monitored and automatically restarted if there’s an issue – with the aim that they are back online before you know anything has happened. We guarantee 99.99% availability for services on our platform – and since launching in 2024 have surpassed this to achieve 100% platform availability.

Our expert team are wholly UK Based and are passionate about helping Small and Medium businesses. We don’t operate overseas call centres, or arbitrarily divide support between separate teams – our engineering team deal with all support queries directly.

1. Expandability and Usability

Businesses taking advantage of the cloud hosting model can scale resources up or down based on their needs in real-time. Whether it is seasonal traffic spikes or introduction of a new product, the company’s infrastructure can be expanded quite easily without the time and cost implications of physical hardware upgrades.

For instance: An e-commerce website can temporarily increase its server capacity during the festive season sales for optimal performance and good customer experience.

2. Cost Effectiveness

With the help of cloud hosting, an organisation can also utilise a pay-as-you-use architecture, considerably reducing upfront capital expenditure. This model is particularly helpful in budgeting and controlling spending as costs will apply only to the resources being used.

For instance: A fledgling firm may seek to cut capital costs by utilising cloud resources, allowing them to ease cashflow pressures by spreading the cost of their IT infrastructure as an ongoing operational expense.

3. Better Protection

The largest cloud service providers implement security measures which include data encryption, regular software updates and robust internal policies and practices. These measures enable them to provide a secure infrastructure for their clients.

For instance: Financial service organisations can provide services in the cloud whilst still protecting sensitive customer information and complying with legal obligations.

4. Better Reliability and Uptime

Cloud hosting generally comes with higher reliability and uptime than traditional hosting solutions. Due to redundant systems and frequent backing up of data, in most cases, the applications remain live even when there is a hardware malfunction.

For instance: A media company will stream live coverage of events knowing that with the help of cloud hosting, the chances of going off air are quite slim.

5. Synergistic Cooperation Made Easy

Working in the cloud eliminates the necessity of traveling or commuting since everyone has a one-stop access to all the applications and data available. It makes all the teams who are working on the project connected irrespective of the distance between them.

For Instance: There are no time zone restrictions when global teams are working together in a project.

6. Ease of Adoption and Speed of Development

Cloud hosting greatly increases the speed at which an organisation can roll out and start using applications and services. This flexibility encourages creativity, enabling businesses to prototype and commercialise novel concepts without the burden of traditional infrastructure.

For Instance: Technology companies building new features and services can get feedback from users and make improvements quickly and efficiently.

Steps to Transform Your Business with Cloud Hosting

Phase 1: Identify Your Business Requirements

Before anyone can design a suitable Cloud Solution, you need to know what problem you’re trying to solve. There’s many reasons for moving to the cloud, including availability, security or simply replacing ageing hardware.

Phase 2: Select The Most Appropriate Cloud Model

Public cloud or private cloud, hybrid or multi cloud hosting? Once you know your requirements, our expert team can make a recommendation and help explain the benefits and disadvantages of each so you know why it’s the right cloud model for you.

Phase 3: Complete your Journey to The Cloud

With your requirements and our recommendation to hand, we’ll guide you through the rest of your journey to the cloud, until your migration is complete and beyond.

Thinking about the next steps to your Cloud Deployment

Transforming your business with cloud hosting solutions is no longer a luxury but a necessity in today’s competitive landscape. The cloud embraces us, allowing businesses to be more agile, cost-effective and secure, while encouraging employees to work together creatively and productively. As you explore cloud hosting options, remember that the journey is about aligning technology with your business goals to unlock new opportunities for growth and success. At Acklo we can help you by taking you through the steps outlined above covering all the cloud technologies from our own Private cloud to a hybrid or multi-cloud approach. Get in touch today to discuss your Cloud transformation project.

FAQs

What types of cloud hosting are available?

There are three primary types of cloud hosting:

Private Cloud: Dedicated resources are used exclusively by one organisation, either on-premises or managed by a third-party provider such as Acklo.
Hybrid Cloud: A combination of private and public clouds, with the possibility of elements on-premise allowing businesses to balance security and flexibility.
Public Cloud: Services are offered over the Internet and shared among multiple users (e.g. AWS, Microsoft Azure).

What is cloud computing, and how does it benefit businesses?

Cloud computing refers to delivering computing services, such as storage, processing power, and software over the internet ("the cloud"). Benefits for businesses include increased scalability, cost efficiency (pay-as-you-go pricing), improved collaboration, enhanced security, and greater reliability due to redundant systems.

How secure is cloud computing?

Security in cloud computing is robust, with leading providers implementing advanced measures like data encryption, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits. However, businesses must also implement their own security protocols and ensure compliance with relevant regulations to protect sensitive data.

Can cloud solutions help my business save money?

Yes, cloud solutions can lead to significant cost savings. Businesses benefit from a pay-as-you-go pricing model, reducing the need for large upfront investments in hardware and infrastructure. Additionally, cloud services such as Acklo's Private Cloud often reduce maintenance costs and provide greater operational efficiency.

How do I choose the right cloud provider for my business?

When selecting a cloud provider, consider factors such as:

Reliability and Uptime: Look for providers with high uptime guarantees that control their own Infrastructure.
Security Measures: Assess their security protocols and compliance with industry standards and certified bodies.
Customer Support: Evaluate the level of support and resources offered, often bigger isn't always best.
Scalability: Ensure the provider can accommodate your growth needs both commercially and technically.
Cost Structure: Compare pricing models to find the best fit for your budget by planning costs of scaling.

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