Cloud Computing for Business - Should I or Shouldn't I?

What is the Cloud?

The Cloud is just another word for the Internet: It originates from how techies like to draw "external networks" on their network diagrams. Over time it has been adopted by the marketing department as it sounds 'funkier' than the Internet and has now moved into "common" terminology for the Internet.

What happens is that your data, documents, software, e-mails, even your desktop get's stored in the Cloud. What it allows, is for you to access your data anywhere. Therefore, you no longer need to work from just one computer, you no longer need all of your staff to work in the office everyday, you yourself, no longer need to work from the office everyday. The Cloud allows you to log on and open up your work from whatever location or computer you desire.

According to Global Survey, it is this benefit above all others that is driving people to the Cloud.

Do I need it?

Although it depends on your business, most industries will find something they can successfully apply it to. What's great about the Cloud is the scalability: You can keep your documents, desktop and just about everything on the Cloud - or you could simply Back-up or have your e-mails stored in the Cloud. As your business grows, you can adopt more of the services but the scalability of it means you can have as little or as much as you like, which also makes it very affordable. It can also save you money on anti-virus, software, and IT Support contracts.

Another benefit is safety. When using the Cloud, your work is backed up instantly: This means if your computer crashes, gets lost or stolen, your work remains exactly where it is - ready to be accessed from your new computer. It provides a great peace of mind for you and your staff.

Is it complicated?

No, it's really simple. The set up and any necessary transition get's handled by the Cloud provider. Once it's done, you can then access your data anywhere, and know that it's stored safely in the Cloud.

Where do I start?

Decide how much of the Cloud you need for your business right now. Find out the cost and decide if the benefit out weigh's the fee (The Cloud is generally considered low cost). Research carefully Cloud providers, many of the major brands like Apple, Amazon and Microsoft offer Cloud Computing and can be very cost-effective. Make sure that you also get quotes from providers in your area, it's always an important benefit to have your Cloud provider near by just in case you need to actually speak to or visit them.

So Cloud Computing for your business: Should you or shouldn't you?

Well, you decide! I say, yes you probably should, and if you are not convinced, I predict that one day you probably will. Cloud Computing is an incredible resource for businesses, and the future of technology.

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Should You Buy The 1st Generation Of A Gadget?

High tech doesn't stay high tech for too long in this world of fast moving, upgradable and downloadable technology. It appears as if once a week there's an update to make something faster, or a download to give you more content and a new version of whatever you just bought is on the shelf with new even more magnificent features. So what are you supposed to do about it? Are you supposed to just sit on the sideline and watch all the cool things from a distance and not take the plunge into the awesomeness yourself?

That wouldn't be enjoyable and you would wind up missing out on all of the awesome new things that technology is offering. As long as you do not make technology the core of your life and depend on it 100% to get you through the day and are able to hold a conversation face to face without needing to do it in a chat room online, then you will end up fine. But sometimes holding out, waiting a little bit longer before purchasing that new toy can save lots of money and complications.

All new technology gets better after the 1st generation has been sold and all of the glitches have been solved. The very first iPod is nothing like the most recently released generation iPod, and I am fairly certain that most of the people that bought the first generation iPod have upgraded to a more modern model since then. That is not to say that the first generation iPod was not any good, however it got better yet after the 1st generation. But it was crucial that those first people purchased the product because it enabled the developers to create an even better model afterwards.

So there needs to be a good mix of individuals who are going to jump on a new technology right away, and individuals that are going to hold back until the costs get a little more sensible. And it makes no difference how great the technology is, if there aren't enough people that purchase that technology and prove that it's profitable, then the developers and manufacturers will be unable to keep the technology moving forward and turning it into what it could be.

Without the popularity of the iPod and the iPod touch, Apple never would have been able to release the iPhone to the public. And without the iPhone, there would be millions of people that would not know what to do with their leisure time playing music and apps.

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