What is cloud computing?
Cloud computing has various definitions. Typically it involves taking a task or a service that might "normally" be provided on your desk/laptop or by one of your internal enterprise servers, and putting it on the internet for all to use, often with a low or even nil cost.
Some excellent examples include...
- Office applications
- Digital image editing
- Online storage
- Email services
- Virtual desktops
What are the advantages?
There are various advantages to these kind of services, including the following:
- Cost savings
- Easy access
- Platform independance
- Zero or low maintenance
