Cloud Hosting for Edmonton Businesses
Get the flexibility and performance of the cloud without the complexity. Northern Computer handles the infrastructure, security, monitoring, and maintenance so your team can focus on running the business.
Talk with our experts Call: 1-877-257-2896
What We Offer for Edmonton Cloud Hosting Clients
Our cloud hosting services are designed for businesses that want reliable, secure cloud infrastructure without building an internal team to manage it.
Managed cloud servers
We provision, configure, and maintain your cloud server environment. Patching, updates, performance tuning, and monitoring are all handled by our team.
Business continuity & backup
Automated, tested backups with documented recovery procedures. If something goes wrong, we have a plan — and we’ve practiced it.
Scalable resources
Need more storage or compute as your business grows? We scale your environment without the lead time and capital cost of buying physical hardware.
Security & access management
Firewall configuration, encrypted connections, multi-factor authentication, and role-based access controls — built into the environment from day one.
24/7 monitoring & incident response
Your cloud environment is watched around the clock. Performance issues and security events are caught and addressed before they affect your team.
Microsoft Azure & hybrid cloud support
Already using Microsoft tools? We manage Azure environments and hybrid setups that connect your on-premise infrastructure with cloud resources.
Why Edmonton Businesses Choose Managed Cloud Hosting
The public cloud is not as hands-off as it sounds
AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud are powerful platforms, but they operate on a shared responsibility model. The provider manages the underlying infrastructure. Everything above that, your configuration, your security settings, your data, your access controls, is your problem. Most small and mid-sized Edmonton businesses do not have the internal expertise to manage that well. Managed cloud hosting shifts that responsibility back to a team that does it full time.
Canadian data residency is not just a preference
Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act requires organizations to protect personal information regardless of where it is stored, but storing data in Canada simplifies compliance significantly. For healthcare organizations, legal firms, and anyone handling sensitive client data, keeping that data on Canadian soil reduces exposure and makes privacy audits considerably less complicated.
Predictable costs, no hardware surprises
On-premise servers age out, fail unexpectedly, and come with capital costs that hit the budget hard. Cloud hosting converts that to a predictable monthly operating expense. When something needs to be upgraded, we handle it without a surprise invoice.
One team for cloud and everything else
When your cloud hosting and your broader IT support come from the same provider, troubleshooting is faster and accountability is clearer. There is no finger-pointing between your cloud vendor and your IT company when something does not work the way it should.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is managed cloud hosting, and how is it different from regular cloud hosting?
Managed cloud hosting means we don’t just give you cloud space, we run it for you. With regular hosting, you’re on your own for setup, updates, security, and backups. With managed hosting, our team handles all of that behind the scenes: monitoring, patching, security, and support. You get the benefits of the cloud without needing to babysit it yourself.
Can you help us migrate to the cloud from our current setup?
Yes, and we start every migration with a cloud assessment. Before moving anything, our team looks at your current infrastructure and workflows to map out the smartest way to make the switch. Whether you’re moving to Microsoft 365, Azure, or a mix, we plan it so there’s minimal disruption and nothing important gets left behind. You’re not figuring it out alone.
Is our data secure and backed up in the cloud?
Absolutely, security and backups are built into our managed cloud hosting. We use industry-leading encryption along with trusted backup tools like Veeam and Acronis to keep your data protected and recoverable. Your backups are stored securely off site, so even if something goes wrong on your end, your data is safe and you can get back up and running fast.
Will cloud hosting scale as our business grows?
Yes, scalability is one of the biggest reasons businesses move to the cloud. You can quickly adjust your computing power up or down based on what you actually need, instead of paying for hardware you might use someday. As you add staff, data, or new tools, your cloud environment grows right along with you, no expensive infrastructure overhauls required.
What kind of support do we get with cloud hosting?
You get 24/7 support from our team, every day of the year. We don’t just set things up and disappear, we’re here for ongoing help, training, and advice whenever you need it. If something comes up at 2 a.m., someone’s available to help. Think of us as an extension of your team rather than a vendor you only hear from at billing time.
Why choose a local Edmonton provider for cloud hosting?
Even though the cloud lives everywhere, having a local partner makes a real difference. An Edmonton-based team can sit down with you in person, understand your business, and provide hands-on help when you need it. You’re working with real people in your own time zone, backed by over 35 years of IT experience, not a faceless support line halfway around the world.
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Northern Computer Edmonton Office
Address
9452 51 Avenue NW, Suite 301,
Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 5A6, Canada
Phone
1-877-257-2896
Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4: 30 PM
Saturday & Sunday – Closed