Revolutionizing email signature management: Make the switch from on-premises to the cloud

In today’s digital-first world, email remains the backbone of business communication. Every email sent is an ambassador carrying a company’s image to its recipients. And at the heart of this image lies a humble yet powerful tool: the email signature.

In this eBook, you’ll learn about:

• The limitations of staying on-premises

• The advantages of cloud-based solutions in general

• The benefits of migrating from on-premises email signature software to a cloud-based platform

• Why cloud-based email signature management

  gives you a strategic advantage

• The various facets of email signatures and their

  role in business communications

By the end, you’ll understand why today’s businesses must use cloud-based email signature management solutions.

The state of cloud adoption in 2023

The cloud is a pivotal component of modern business infrastructure. A staggering 94% of enterprises now utilize cloud services, with the average business employing as many as 1,295 distinct cloud services in their operations.

This surge in adoption is transforming enterprise infrastructure at its core. There’s been a huge shift in Microsoft customers moving from their on-premises Exchange product, to Microsoft 365 over the last few years. The use of Microsoft’s 365 cloud product has increased from 57% in 2020, to 76% in 2022.

But what’s driving this wide-scale shift? The answer lies in all the benefits cloud computing brings to the table. From small businesses to global enterprises, organizations across the spectrum are experiencing first hand the advantages of transitioning to the cloud.

Cost savings

Cloud technologies have proven to be a game-changer for businesses of all sizes, especially small and medium businesses, with 82% of businesses report reduced costs after adopting cloud technology. This cost-effectiveness is due to the cloud's scalability, allowing businesses to pay only for the services they use and need.

Security

The cloud offers robust security measures in a world where data breaches are a constant threat. In fact, 94% of businesses report significant improvements in online security after migrating to the cloud.

Flexibility and mobility

The cloud provides unparalleled flexibility and mobility. The average employee now uses 36 cloud-based services daily, enabling them to work efficiently from anywhere​​.

Insight, increased collaboration, and quality control

With centralized data storage and collaborative platforms, cloud computing offers critical insights into business operations and improves collaboration. Shared access to documents and data helps maintain quality control across the board.

Disaster recovery and loss prevention

Cloud-based platforms provide effective solutions for disaster recovery and data loss prevention. They ensure that critical business data is secure and accessible, protecting its integrity from both internal and external risk factors.

Automatic software updates

Cloud providers routinely update their software, saving businesses time and resources typically spent on system maintenance. This automatic updating ensures businesses constantly benefit from the latest software versions, freeing them from manually updating the platform themselves.

Meet client expectations

According to Forrester’s ‘State Of Public Cloud Migration, 2022’, of companies say that changes in customer expectations due to COVID-19 required their organizations to accelerate their cloud migration.

By enabling remote work and virtual collaborations, cloud technology ensures businesses remain operational and customer-oriented, no matter the circumstance.

Operational improvements

Beyond these benefits, 80% of companies report operational improvements following their shift to the cloud. This includes more efficient workflows, improved collaboration, and smoother business processes.

Just as email continues to form the backbone of business communication, the cloud is now the spine of business from an operational perspective. And just as a consistent, professional email signature enhances your business's image, a strategic, well-implemented cloud strategy revolutionizes your business operations.

Let’s delve deeper into how this shift to the cloud benefits email signature management, offering increased efficiency, consistency, and a strategic edge. We'll explore why businesses today are choosing cloud-based email signature management solutions like Exclaimer, and how this choice will transform the way you communicate and do business.

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