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Cloud Computing the future is now!
Cloud Computing the future is now!

Cloud computing is a form of technology that uses the Internet as well as central remote servers to maintain data and applications. In simpler terms, cloud computing is more or less a term denoted to virtual servers available over the Internet. By allowing consumers and businesses to use applications without installation, and access their personal files from any computer or browser supporting device with internet access. This technology is quickly gaining popularity as it allows for more effective computing by centralizing storage, memory, processing and bandwidth.

A cloud service has three unique features that differentiate it from traditional hosting;

It is sold on demand, usually by the minute or the hour.

It is flexible; a user can have as much or little of a service as they want at any given time.

The service is fully managed by the provider, meaning the consumer needs nothing but a computer and Internet access.

An example of cloud computing is Gmail, as neither a software nor a server is required to make use of its services. To send an email, all that is required of a consumer is an internet connection as the server and email management software is all in the cloud' (an IT term for the Internet) and is fully managed by Google.

Other benefits of cloud computing contributing to its accumulating acclaim include:

Its simplicity; cloud hosting can streamline and simplify actions, for example some cloud hosting providers can even bill their customers directly.

Its cost effectiveness; cloud hosting has a low entry cost, there are no capital expenses and it doesn't require you to employ any extra IT personnel.

The fact that it's extremely flexible, having your data and business computing programs running online, rather than solely on your office computers, means that you and your staff have access to them wherever there is an Internet connection. This is seen as one of the greatest benefits of cloud computing, as working from home or on the go is becoming more and more part of our busy business lifestyle.

With so many pros of cloud computing, it is not unexpected that one may be on cloud nine in respect to what it has to offer. It is howeverimportant to also take the detrimental aspects of this new hosting technology into account. Two notable cons include issues with performance and security. For example, in a cloud environment, all sites are competing for the software resources. If multiple Web sites peak simultaneously, it can result in everyone being slowed down. When it comes to security, to put it blatantly, cloud hosting is simply not the most secure environment at present, thus putting your data and personal details at risk.

All in all, the benefits of cloud computing seem to outweigh its disadvantages. Improved access to high-speed Internet, as well as a weak economy, have contributed to an increasing interest in cloud computing and essentially to its transition from a proposed business concept to currently one of the fastest growing segments of the IT industry.




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