Cloud Computing

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What is cloud computing?

Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is the delivery of different services through the internet. 

It allows a single data source to be maintained and shared with multiple users. 

Users can simply log into accounts in order to access, manage and process files and software via remote servers hosted on the internet. 

If a business adopts cloud based computing, there will be a big switch from fixed costs to variable costs.

Advantages of cloud based service

  1. Flexibility and Scalability

    Cloud computing allows simple and frequent upgrades allowing access to latest system developments. 

    For example, currently if an application is only available for one city, it can be extended to other cities easily using cloud computing.

  2. Cost Efficient

    There are limited IT maintenance costs and reduced costs of IT hardware.

  3. Security 

    Disaster recovery and back ups are built in. Additionally, cloud based service providers are generally experts in security so even though a business might have all its eggs in one basket, overall security concerns should be reduced.

  4. Flexible Working

    Allows the worker to access his ‘work’ from any location.

  5. Environment

    Cloud computing ensures that there is less waste from disposal of obsolete technology.

  6. Improved agility of decision making

  7. Reduced speed of access to information

  8. Better access via independence

  9. Allows collaboration in real time

Disadvantages of cloud based service

  1. Requires organisational change

  2. Reliance on provider

  3. Relationship management

  4. Security and privacy

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