Is your head in the Cloud?
Ours are, and it seems like more and more people realize the core benefits of Cloud Computing or Software as a Service (SaaS) as it is also called. These apply to any industry, including lodging:
- Reduced Cost - Cloud technology is paid incrementally, instead of through large upfront fees
- Automated Upgrades - No longer do IT personnel need to worry about keeping software and hardware up to date.
- More Flexibility - Cloud computing offers much more flexibility than older premise based systems
- Better Connectivity, Storage and Security - A real data center has much more sophisticated infrastructure than your server closet
- More Mobility - Staff and partners can access information wherever they are.
The one thing to ask yourself before moving into the cloud is, is this company a trusted technology partner?
Bookt Runs on Bookt
Have you heard the expression "To eat your own dog food"? That's exactly what we do here at Bookt (and it tastes pretty good). Many parts of our crucial business processes are based on our own platform. Some examples are:
- Our Corporate Website
- Our CRM System
- Our Support Ticket System
- Our Billing System
- Our Email Marketing Campaign System
- Our SEO/SEM Services
We are the first to use any new feature and therefore gain important insight of its usability before we release it to our entire user base.
Everyone benefits….
"All in" on the Cloud
While we are headquartered in South Florida and have most of our employees here, Bookt has staff and partners around the globe. Going "All in" on the cloud has helped us operate much more effectively.
Some examples of 3rd party cloud services we use:
- Google Apps/Docs
- OnSip VoIP Phone Systems
- Amazon.com Web Services
- Microsoft Web Services
- MyFax, fax services
- QuickBooks Online Edition