They say that every cloud has a silver lining: you get some benefit from every bad thing that happens to you. When you are very happy, you are on cloud nine! If you’re not paying attention in class, your teacher may tell you to stick your head out of the clouds. If authorities believe he did so, he would be under a cloud of suspicion. These days, when your workforce is located in three different countries and five different cities connected to the internet, you are practicing cloud-based staffing and using cloud computing.

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That’s how it is. Utilizing a virtual workforce through cloud computing is becoming increasingly popular as it enables companies to access talent outside the local area, shortens time to market, and allows flexibility in providing access to files and data when working remotely and / or externally. business hours. If this murky terminology is new to you, here is a basic definition to catch up on:

According to Wikipedia, “Cloud computing refers to the use and access of multiple server-based computing resources through a digital network (WAN, Internet connection using the World Wide Web, etc.). Users of the cloud can access server resources using a computer, netbook, laptop, smartphone or other device.In cloud computing, applications are provided and managed by the cloud server and data is also stored in a remote in cloud settings. Users do not download and install applications on their own device or computer; all processing and storage is maintained by the cloud server. Online services can be offered by a cloud provider or by a private organization “.

Cloud computing is what makes a successful virtual workforce, or “cloud staff,” possible. Flexibility is a great benefit of cloud computing, as is its ease of use. Cloud computing is often cheaper and less labor intensive because it is online and therefore the need for large amounts of server space for storage is completely eliminated (you will probably see a slight increase in your monthly fee for more data storage). We could continue to discuss the benefits of cloud computing; However, the point is that it is here to stay, along with cloud staffing. So, legally speaking, what does this mean for your business?

When choosing a cloud-based service provider that will allow you to maintain a virtual workforce, there are many important points to consider. You should carefully review the Provider’s Agreement of Service or Terms of Service to find out the following before signing up:

• Where is the actual data stored? (And we mean the geographic location of the company’s servers that host all the data.)

• How many servers does the company have?

• What security measures are in place to prevent hackers from accessing the data?

• What notification procedures does the company use to alert customers of a data breach?

• Who has access to your data?

• Can customers back up data stored in the cloud on their own servers?

• How do you migrate data from the cloud if you decide to cancel the service?

If you consider these questions and get solid and satisfying answers, you’re ready to go to the cloud!