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Cloud-based knowledge management systems: why KBPublisher Cloud is the future

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Last updated: 20 May, 2025

Why cloud solutions are superior to on-premises systems

Modern cloud-based knowledge management platforms such as KBPublisher Cloud have revolutionised the way companies approach enterprise knowledge organisation. Unlike traditional on-premises solutions, cloud technologies offer:

- Instant access from anywhere in the world without the need for VPN connections

- Automatic updates with no downtime or manual maintenance required

- Flexible billing with payment only for resources used

- Built-in scalability for growing businesses

The main advantage of cloud systems is that you don't need expensive IT infrastructure and specialists to support it. You pay only for the functionality you need, and the provider takes care of all technical aspects.

Security and reliability: myths and reality

Many companies mistakenly believe on-premises solutions are more secure. However, modern cloud platforms offer a level of protection that is unattainable for most corporate networks:

Multi-layered data protection:

- Encryption of information during transmission and storage

- Regular backups in geographically distributed data centres

- Certification to international security standards (ISO 27001, SOC 2)

Business benefits:

- Protection against data loss in the event of a disaster or cyberattack

- Role-based access control and multi-factor authentication

- Automatically apply vulnerability patches

Real-life cases of cloud adoption

Case 1: International IT Company 

After migrating 500 employees to KBPublisher Cloud:

- Information retrieval time reduced by 65%

- IT infrastructure costs decreased by 40%

- Onboarding of new employees accelerated 2 times faster

Case 2: Financial holding company 

The implementation of the cloud solution allowed to:

- Provide secure access for 300 users in 5 countries

- Reduce document approval time from 3 days to 4 hours

- Automate version control and regulatory compliance

Why KBPublisher Cloud is the best choice

Our cloud solution combines ease of use with powerful functionality:

Key benefits:

- Intuitive user-friendly interface

- Built-in knowledge analytics tools

- Integration with popular business applications

- Support for mobile devices

Flexible terms of use:

- Free test period to evaluate features

- Gradual scaling as your business grows

- 24/7 technical support

How to get started with the cloud solution

Upgrading to KBPublisher Cloud involves a few simple steps:

  1. Analysis of your current knowledge management system
  2. Migration of data with a guarantee of information security
  3. Training of staff on the new platform
  4. Gradual implementation with minimal disruption

Cloud technologies have become an integral element of modern digital transformation, setting new standards for working with corporate knowledge. Unlike outdated local solutions, cloud platforms like KBPublisher Cloud offer a fundamentally different approach to the organisation of a company's intellectual assets, providing a comprehensive advantage at all levels of business processes.

The economic effect from the implementation of cloud solutions is manifested in a significant reduction of operating costs, up to 30-50%, which is due to the refusal of costs for expensive server infrastructure and maintenance of specialised IT staff. At the same time, companies get access to a professionally maintained platform with guaranteed reliability and regular automatic updates, which completely eliminates the downtime typical of traditional systems during maintenance.

Equally important is the radical increase in productivity of employees, who have instant access to up-to-date knowledge from anywhere in the world, without the need for complex remote access schemes. The platform's intelligent features, including semantic search and personalised recommendations, reduce the time it takes to find information from hours to minutes, directly impacting decision-making speed and quality of work.

The strategic competitive advantage of cloud-based solutions is evident in their ability to support businesses in the face of dynamic market changes. Quick access to constantly updated information, the ability to instantly scale the system as the company grows, and built-in mechanisms for preserving expert knowledge create a solid foundation for sustainable development of the organisation. At the same time, the level of data security in modern cloud solutions often exceeds the capabilities of corporate data centres, thanks to the use of professional encryption systems, distributed backup storage and continuous threat monitoring.

Make a conscious step into the future of knowledge management today - with KBPublisher Cloud you get not just software, but a comprehensive ecosystem for transforming corporate knowledge into a real competitive advantage, without the need to invest in infrastructure and with a guarantee of professional level of protection of your data.

Article ID: 513
Last updated: 20 May, 2025
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