I was recently faced with the challenge of providing a small/medium sized church with a new website. Since this was to be their first “domain name” purchase, I saw an opportunity to take this challenge a step further. Knowing the staff pretty well, I began to think of how I could take the way they complete their daily tasks to the next level.

I came to the conclusion that in addition to a new website, I would also provide them a centrally organized way of communication, collaboration & utility. It was obvious that these things were needed, but I was also aware of the tight budget that I was to operate within. Pricey options such as “Windows Server”, “Exchange” etc. were out of the question.

As I started researching cost appropriate solutions, I began to evaluate the state of technology in general. I thought about the ways that I manage my personal documents, emails, etc. It was at this point that I realized that I needed to direct my focus towards cloud computing service offerings.

I find it appropriate to share a little bit about the client and their specific needs, as cloud computing may not be the right choice for every church or organization.

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