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As cloud computing and mobile technologies become more advanced and popular among consumers, so too will more organizations implement these technologies. According to a recent survey by SmallBiz Technology, many of them already have.

The survey revealed that 83 percent of the responding small businesses have already begun to use cloud-based applications. This may be due to the affordability and dependability that the cloud provides. Since businesses can pay for the cloud as they use it, they aren't charged any upfront installation costs. Additionally, the cloud offers services that help organizations recovery quickly and remain productive in the event of a disaster.

Tablets are also becoming more popular in the workplace. According to the survey, 14 percent of respondents use tablets for work purposes, while an additional 43 percent have plans in motion to do so. In small businesses, both the cloud and tablets provide benefits of mobility, allowing employees to work remotely.

According to AMI Research, the number of small- and medium-sized businesses using tablets in 2012 is estimated to increase by 85 percent from 2011. This shows that businesses are utilizing new technologies as a way to work remotely and remain competitive.