Nov
30
2010
Cloud computing 'could aid company umbrella contractors'
Posted by John Crawley
The technology linked with cloud computing could see umbrella company contractors still being able to work, even if bad weather prevents them from actually getting into the office.
Rob Lovell, chief executive of ThinkGrid, believes that companies should look to provide resources, such as hosted laptops and worldwide-capable mobile phones, to those currently working for them.
By doing this, he pointed out that businesses can continue to work just about as normal, even if the office is quieter with employees not being able to get to it.
Mr Lovell explained: "Cloud computing essentially removes the barriers of the traditional office by allowing employees to work from anywhere, sharing and collaboration of data and applications."
His advice follows the news about the many contractors who have been caught up in the wintry conditions which have gripped the nation, with the Met Office predicting more heavy snow and ice is expected throughout the next week at least.
The technology linked with cloud computing could see umbrella company contractors still being able to work, even if bad weather prevents them from actually getting into the office.
Rob Lovell, chief executive of ThinkGrid, believes that companies should look to provide resources, such as hosted laptops and worldwide-capable mobile phones, to those currently working for them.
By doing this, he pointed out that businesses can continue to work just about as normal, even if the office is quieter with employees not being able to get to it.
Mr Lovell explained: "Cloud computing essentially removes the barriers of the traditional office by allowing employees to work from anywhere, sharing and collaboration of data and applications."
His advice follows the news about the many contractors who have been caught up in the wintry conditions which have gripped the nation, with the Met Office predicting more heavy snow and ice is expected throughout the next week at least.