With technology advancing at a rapid pace, devices need to quickly catch up. How many times has your computer paused for updates? How many times have you been prompted to restart for updates to take effect? While many updates happen automatically, there may come a time when the system simply stops syncing with your needs. This is when it’s time to look for alternative options. Cloud computing is no different. Learn more about when to update cloud services to maintain efficient, effective usability.

When to Update Cloud Services

When it comes to storing and sharing information through the cloud, you’re using technology that’s updated one day and may be out of sync the next. Depending on the software in use, updates often happen in the background while you’re working. You may not even notice it happening until you realize a menu or functionality has changed. Usually, these updates help keep the system running efficiently to do any task it’s originally set out to do. But what happens when these tasks change, like in the following instances:

• Adding a new user. The size of any team can fluctuate. Whether you hire one new person or an entire team, you’ll want them to be able to access the same information.
• Distributing roles. Restructuring teams is an ongoing process in many companies. Roles may change and require more or less visibility in projects. Make sure your cloud services can keep up.
• Connecting to more networks. Even if you’re not adding more people, you could be adding more devices to your current cloud network. From wireless printers to other external smart devices, be sure your program has the bandwidth to support it all.

You could outgrow the current cloud services you’re using. Whether you need more storage or more functionality, you’ll want to update to a system that serves your current needs.

When an Update Goes Wrong

Not all updates have positive effects. They may all mean well, but sometimes a glitch results in the loss of functionality. This is when you may have to uninstall an automatic update to try and resolve the issue. Depending on the size of your business, your IT department should be on top of these glitches and fixes; however, if you need further assistance you can contact Security Five. Our cloud service team can help walk you through the process of updating or uninstalling new programs to make your business the best it can be–until the next update comes around.

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