[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]In today‘s highly connected world, with growing competition and increasingly challenging markets, a robust information and communications technology (ICT) system is integral to a company’s success. These factors are forcing many businesses to consider embracing cloud computing, especially small and medium-sized firms. Validating the increasing popularity of subscription-based cloud services, DataOne today announced a collaboration with Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) to update their infrastructure and further enhanced ‘CloudSecure’, a portfolio of services including software-as-a-service (SaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) and voice services over the cloud.

As the leading independent provider of managed technology services in the Philippines, DataOne Asia (Philippines) Inc. is at the forefront of this phenomenon. Offering ICT as a subscription-based cloud service, DataOne allows clients to reap the fundamental benefit of cloud computing -- increased efficiency by concentrating fully on core competencies and devoting resources back to business critical activities.

“For many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), it's no longer practical to own and maintain an in-house ICT system,” explains Alex Fernando, chief technology officer, DataOne Asia (Philippines) Inc. “Switching to the cloud will allow them to focus more on running an effective business while providing access to powerful computing resources and top-of-the-line technical support.”