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Cloud-Based Services Built for Modern, Mobile SMBs
Simplify your infrastructure and empower your workforce. IronEdge delivers secure, scalable cloud solutions tailored to your business — so you can work smarter from anywhere.
What Are Cloud-Based Services?
Cloud-based services refer to delivering computing, storage, software, and collaboration tools over the internet rather than relying solely on on-premises infrastructure. For SMBs, this means gaining the flexibility to scale, secure, and streamline IT operations without the overhead of managing everything in-house. At IronEdge, we help businesses leverage cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 to reduce risk, improve performance, and enable anytime-anywhere productivity.
“We’re not just doing the work. We’re ensuring it’s done right, with a long-term lens on scalability, security, and business value.”
Ryan Lakin, CEO
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Why Cloud-Based Services Matter for SMBs
The IT landscape has changed. Cloud-based services are no longer a luxury — they’re the standard. Vendors are phasing out on-premise software, workforces are increasingly remote, and business continuity depends on 24/7 access to critical systems.
Cloud-based infrastructure offers:
- Anywhere, anytime access to applications and files.
- Reduced capital expense by shifting to a pay-as-you-go model.
- Scalability and flexibility as your business grows.
- Improved uptime and reliability.
- Enhanced cybersecurity when configured and maintained properly.
What’s Included in Our Cloud-Based Services
We’re a strategic Microsoft partner — and for good reason. Our cloud-based services are deeply rooted in the Microsoft ecosystem, helping your business make the most of:
Microsoft Azure
Cloud infrastructure to host applications, servers, and storage.
Microsoft 365
Email, SharePoint, Teams, and identity management.
Power Platform
Power BI, Power Apps, and workflow automation.
Cloud Security
Multi-factor authentication, conditional access, identity protection.
Third-Party Backups
Added resiliency for Microsoft 365 and other SaaS platforms.
Whether you’re moving to SaaS apps, migrating a private server, or modernizing your entire IT environment, IronEdge designs a cloud solution to match your size, budget, and business needs.
Common Problems We Solve
- Outdated on-premise infrastructure. Legacy hardware and servers are expensive to maintain and can’t keep up with modern performance, security, or scalability demands.
- Frequent outages and downtime. When systems go down, productivity stops — costing you time, money, and customer trust.
- Forced software upgrades from vendors. Vendors often require disruptive, costly updates that strain in-house resources and interrupt your operations.
- Remote workforce struggles. Teams working from home or in the field often face access issues, poor collaboration, and inconsistent system performance.
- Budget uncertainty around IT projects. Unpredictable capital expenses and upgrade cycles make it hard for SMBs to forecast and control IT spending.
- Growing cybersecurity risks. As data moves to the cloud, unmanaged or misconfigured environments create new vulnerabilities and compliance concerns.
“The days of buying a $15K server every few years are over. We help clients make smarter IT investments that reduce risk and improve performance — without getting locked into rigid solutions or proprietary MSP platforms.”
Ryan Lakin, CEO
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Our Cloud-based Approach: Discover. Design. Deploy.
What makes IronEdge different? We don’t force one-size-fits-all cloud migrations.
Instead, we start with discovery—listening, assessing, and understanding how your business operates. Then we design a tailored solution aligned to your outcomes, infrastructure needs, and budget. Finally, we handle deployment, monitoring, and ongoing management.
We don’t just “move you to the cloud.” We walk with you every step of the way.
- Tailored to your size, industry, and internal IT capabilities.
- Designed for long-term scalability — not short-term shortcuts.
- Implemented with business continuity and security in mind.
Real-World Results
One client told us:
“It’s great to finally have IT that just works—without being tied to proprietary systems or hidden costs.”
Benefits and Results
Move away from server room crashes and hardware failures with cloud infrastructure that delivers high availability and continuous access to your systems.
Easily scale your IT environment by adding users, applications, or storage in minutes — without waiting for new hardware or complex configurations.
Replace surprise capital expenses with simple, transparent monthly pricing that aligns with your budget and business needs.
Protect your business with enterprise-grade identity controls, proactive patching, and third-party backups that go beyond what cloud vendors offer by default.
Lay the groundwork for innovation with a flexible cloud foundation built to support AI tools, automation, and evolving business technologies.
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Ready to Unlock the Power of the Cloud?
Let’s talk about how IronEdge can simplify, secure, and scale your IT — so you can focus on growing your business.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not necessarily — but it’s different. Cloud costs are ongoing operating expenses rather than large capital investments. We help you evaluate both short- and long-term costs to find the best fit for your budget.
Yes. Microsoft 365 needs ongoing configuration, security hardening, and third-party backups. We ensure it’s set up securely and works seamlessly for your business.
Absolutely. We’ve helped many clients transition from proprietary MSP platforms or private data centers to public cloud environments like Microsoft Azure.
Yes. The cloud changes your cybersecurity posture — it doesn’t eliminate the need. We help you maintain security across identity, access, data, and compliance.
Not quite. While cloud platforms reduce the need for physical hardware, they still require active oversight — including regular maintenance, patching, identity and access controls, backup and recovery planning, and vendor cost management. At IronEdge, we help SMBs close the gaps cloud providers don’t cover, such as configuring Microsoft 365 security, adding third-party backups, and monitoring overall system performance.
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