With Apple, Inc.'s recent release of IOS 5, the trend is moving all your data to the "cloud." This tech boom is going to create a new era for mobile business offices and remote branches across the world.

Essentially, small businesses will be taking their local databases of clients, products, and services, and turning them into web-based solutions. This is significant in several different ways. It means:

1. No more buying expensive, in-house proprietary software licenses. You can use open source software like Drupal's framework to manage your website and database, all with one free solution.

2. Freedom from the office. With everything being managed in the cloud, your sales team can access any data it needs to close a sale—in turn increasing your profits.

3. More work can be done from home. The need for office space is greatly reduced; more and more employees can work from the comfort of their home offices.

4. Improved security. DOD has approved Drupal Framework for building their secure website. If it's good enough for the DOD, then it's more than good enough for the average business's security.