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Cloud Computing: Advantages and Disadvantages

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There has never been a better time than now to start a business; and particularly an internet-based business. With many people looking for not only steady work, but alternative sources of income, starting a home-based business is starting to look like a viable option for everyone.  Of course, one of the big reasons for this excitement is the rise and availability and stability of cloud computing.

WHAT IS CLOUD COMPUTING?

To understand “cloud computing” you really just need to break the term apart.  The “cloud” is the term given to internet-based storage. If you save any files on the web so that you can access them from any computer or your mobile device, then you participate in cloud computing. As a matter of fact, if you access the internet from your mobile device and your home computer, you are taking part in cloud computing.

CLOUD COMPUTING IN TODAY’S WORLD

Over the past decade, perhaps, large companies have been using Meade Willis cloud edi solutions to improve efficiency and become more effective in their processing of big chunks of data.  Cloud computing and other electronic data interchange options can help companies grow and compete in this very fast-paced global economy, offering a variety of benefits.

CLOUD COMPUTING ADVANTAGES

Primarily, cloud computing helps to cut IT costs.  While you may love your IT personnel, employing a handful of people to handle this aspect of your business can be expensive.  Cloud computing, then, allows you minimize this department and cut your budget. Not only does this cut personnel costs, but with fewer bodies in the department, you won’t need large office space—if at all—to house this department.

In addition, cloud computing can be far more reliable than traditional human IT.  Again, while you may love your IT personnel, they are human and humans make mistakes.  If you employ external support, too, you are more likely to find errors simply because an external department may have other projects that steal their attention.  This might delay some of your orders or jeopardize quality in some ways.

CLOUD COMPUTING DISADVANTAGES

Now, most companies will benefit from the advantages provided by cloud computing. But that does not mean all companies will benefit equally. As a matter of fact, very small companies might not find that cloud computing—which could be sometimes considered a type of outsourcing—might complicate things.  For one, it might be too expensive for a very small independent company; and might be less accessible in some ways.

 

Katrina Manning
Katrina Manning is a passionate content writer – who likes to write on trending topics related to business industries.

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