SMB cloud: is Leviia the ideal solution?

Online data storage in the cloud is a key pillar of digital transformation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In 2022, 85% of French SME and microbusiness leaders reported being familiar with the concept of the cloud. Today, 38% of them are already using this technology in their businesses. This increase reflects the rising cloud services adoption trend among European SMBs. Many SMB cloud solutions now offer tailored features that align with the specific needs of growing businesses. Understanding the right cloud deployment models is essential to make an informed decision.

Are you considering adopting an enterprise cloud to store your SME’s data online? Here are 8 reasons why Leviia is the ideal cloud solution for SMEs and microbusinesses:

1. Affordable pricing for small businesses

The financial cost of an enterprise cloud solution is often one of the main decision-making factors for SMEs. Aware of this challenge, Leviia offers monthly or annual subscriptions with no upfront investment. Our pricing is competitive and tailored to the economic realities of your business. Leviia provides cost-effective cloud technology that enables long-term savings and scalability.

You have 30 days to try our online storage platform and cancel your subscription if it doesn’t meet your needs. This pay-as-you-go cloud strategy allows SMBs to test solutions with minimal risk.

2. A flexible cloud solution that supports your growth

Your SME is poised to grow. As your business expands, hires new staff, and takes on new projects, your storage needs will evolve and require additional resources.

Leviia adapts to your business’s activity and size, offering storage plans ranging from 1TB to 1000TB. This allows your SME to choose the storage capacity that suits its needs without overprovisioning. This is key for scalability for small businesses facing evolving data demands.

In case of growth or downsizing, you can adjust your storage capacity with a single click. We provide a flexible cloud for SMEs that evolves with your business. Thanks to flexible resource management, Leviia ensures seamless adjustments in real time.

Leviia also supports hybrid strategies, allowing your SME to explore hybrid cloud deployment options when needed. This model is particularly relevant for businesses facing cloud scalability challenges during rapid growth.

3. Simple and fast deployment

Your SME may not have the resources to deploy and configure an enterprise cloud. This process is often technical, costly, and time-consuming.

Leviia relieves you of this tedious step. It takes just 30 seconds to deploy our cloud for your SME. This rapid deployment accelerates cloud computing for SMBs and reduces IT overhead.

If desired, you can migrate your existing data to the platform by connecting your servers or NAS. With cloud infrastructure for SMBs, centralizing operations becomes straightforward.

In no time, your SME can adopt and use a public cloud that centralizes all its data.

Our infrastructure supports both IaaS and SMB benefits, enabling scalable environments without complexity. This empowers teams to leverage application development platforms for internal or customer-facing tools.

4. An integrated office suite for remote work

To enable remote work, many SMEs spend significant budgets on collaborative tools in addition to their cloud solution.

Leviia goes beyond simply storing your data online. We provide an office suite that includes a word processor, a spreadsheet tool, and a presentation software. These essential tools allow your team to work remotely in real-time or asynchronously on daily tasks such as accounting, marketing, communication, or sales. Our tools are designed to foster a collaborative work environment and remote collaboration tools.

Integrated directly into Leviia’s storage plans, this office suite comes at no additional cost. It also helps ensure improved operational efficiency and easier onboarding with user-friendly cloud applications.

In addition to office tools, Leviia supports SaaS models for small businesses seeking modular integration without heavy infrastructure.

5. A cloud solution compliant with GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) governs the processing of personal data within the European Union. It applies to both cloud providers that handle or store personal data belonging to European businesses or citizens and to French businesses, including SMEs and microbusinesses.

Complying with GDPR is a real challenge for small businesses that delegate data hosting and processing to third-party providers. Some cloud providers fail to meet regulatory requirements for data privacy and security. Using a non-compliant solution can result in financial penalties from the CNIL (French Data Protection Authority). A sound cloud migration strategy must prioritize regulatory alignment from day one.

Leviia is an online storage platform that complies with GDPR and all other applicable data processing regulations. This ensures your business remains compliant and protected from potential financial penalties. It’s part of a broader cloud technology support framework adapted to European SMEs.

All user data benefits from structured cloud-based data management processes designed for compliance, performance, and visibility.

6. A sovereign cloud, independent of Big Tech

Escaping the dominance of Big Tech is challenging. Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and others offer cloud solutions that have become widespread in the French market. However, U.S. companies often do not adequately protect their users’ data. Several American tech giants are suspected of engaging in economic espionage.

Your SME likely wants to store sensitive data in its enterprise cloud, such as intellectual property, customer files, or personal or industrial data from partners, for example, in collaborations with large companies like Airbus or Michelin. Your data, and that of your ecosystem, could be compromised if hosted by U.S. providers. Choosing a sovereign provider enables business transformation through cloud without geopolitical risks.

In contrast, Leviia offers a sovereign cloud for SMEs. We are a French company subject to French jurisdiction. We host your SME’s data in three data centers located in France. No foreign entities are involved in processing your data, preventing the risk of interference.

Our sovereign infrastructure also simplifies business process outsourcing in cloud, a growing trend among European SMBs.

7. A highly secure enterprise cloud

In 2021, 19% of French SMEs experienced at least one cyberattack. On average, the cost of an attack is $18,645 for SMEs and microbusinesses. Leviia is a solution that meets the highest standards of data security.

Every login attempt to your SME’s cloud is verified and validated through a two-factor authentication system, preventing identity theft. Data stored with Leviia is end-to-end encrypted to secure your communications. These cloud security measures align with best practices for digital resilience.

Additionally, your employees likely don’t need access to all company documents. You can define access rights and permissions for each team member to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive data. In case of device theft, data can be remotely wiped to prevent compromise.

To protect your data from cyber threats, Leviia uses SSL/TLS-HTTPS encryption for secure communications. Additionally, we implement disaster recovery solutions and automated data backup for maximum continuity.

Our solution also includes an anti-DDoS shield to ensure constant and secure data access and anti-ransomware protection to detect and counter these malicious programs favored by cybercriminals.

Finally, your data is backed up every evening and replicated across three different data centers to ensure permanent availability, even in the event of a major incident. This design enhances high availability and monitoring cloud performance for critical workloads.

Leviia allows real-time data access to your most critical assets, even during peak usage. Our architecture ensures optimized compute resources scaling, especially during seasonal or campaign-based workloads.

8. Responsive French customer service

Some SMEs spend thousands of dollars annually on cloud solutions from tech giants, only to be directed to call centers in India when they need assistance.

At Leviia, we prioritize customer service. If needed, your business can contact our France-based team. We are committed to providing prompt and effective support to ensure the continuity of your operations under all circumstances. Whether you’re scaling or adapting, our experts guide you on cloud provider selection criteria.

From the outset, we aimed to design a cloud for SMEs that addresses their technical, economic, operational, legal, and security challenges. Leviia enables business growth with cloud while staying aligned with European data governance.

Leviia supports cloud-based POS systems integration for retail-driven SMBs managing sales, stock, and clients in one place. Our models include subscription-based cloud services, designed for predictable costs and flexible usage. Combined with advanced customer relationship management, your SME can elevate both retention and conversion. As a true alternative to Big Tech’s online storage solutions, Leviia empowers you to take control of your data. Our cloud analytics for SMBs offer insight-driven capabilities to support data-driven decision making.

Our team is available to discuss your SME’s needs, contact us today! Discover how AI machine learning for SMBs and user-friendly cloud applications can enhance your operations.

With deep expertise in cloud service layers insights, Leviia helps decision-makers navigate architecture choices and cost savings with cloud solutions tailored to SMB constraints. We also support AI integration in cloud services to accelerate automation and predictive workflows.