subject: Cloud Computing as a Service for Businesses [print this page] Cloud Computing as a Service for Businesses
Technology revolution has given a new outlook to the businesses in present times. A number of software development companies are present in IT market that develops software applications and services for masses. The varied applications range from multimedia tools, educational applications, entertainment applications, mobile applications, and enterprise solutions. Today, internet has brought unimaginable and unutterable change to the business world. Internet has virtually become an office for everyone. Most of the transactions which include online shopping to financial transactions are done through the software applications available on internet. Among all these, the hottest buzz in the technological world today is cloud computing. The new methodology of getting an access to a data which may be any application, documents, audio or video files from any part of the globe without even having to carry the data with you in mediums like of memory cards, hard drives or flash cards is cloud computing. This technology helps an individual to access their data 24 x 7 anywhere in the world. The software development service and companies involved in multimedia development are forerunners in making use of cloud computing. In todays world, there are several types of Cloud Services. Some of them are: SaaS (Software as a Service): In this type of cloud computing service, the service provider design and develops software in order to support the offered service. The end user cannot modify the software provided to them. However they can configure it to suit their needs. PaaS (Platform as a Service): In this type of cloud computing service, the service provider offers a platform to clients for different purposes like building, testing, and hosting applications on the cloud. IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service): In this type of cloud computing service, the service provider offers infrastructure on demand. The infrastructure can range from storage servers, applications, or operating systems. The setting and maintaining of infrastructure is taken care by the service provider. In this way the end user can save a lot on expenses, space, and work force required to set up and maintain the infrastructure. The advantages of cloud computing makes it in demand for both software development services and multimedia development professionals. It helps a company to enhance business potential and competence without the need to invest money in software or infrastructure. There are many other advantages of cloud computing, some of them are mentioned below: Reduced cost: As mentioned earlier cloud computing services helps lower down the cost for both the users and website owners. More storage: Cloud computing service can hold more storage than a normal personal computer can Automatic updating: Cloud computing service also helps end users automatically download updates for their software. End users, thus also save the cost of hiring people to update more than one server. Mobility: End users can access information from anywhere in the world, rather than having to remain at their desks. Safety: Companies and government organizations can keep their important files and documents safe on their servers. This would also help in files being less likely to be lost or stolen.
