Cloud computing survey results:
Business Web Hosting Plans state that the cloud computing survey
recently conducted indicate how private users are currently availing
themselves of cloud computing services far more than small and
midsized businesses. However, 25% of businesses that have used cloud
computing solutions have done so for 2.5 years, and that seventy-five
percent of these respondents have been using this technology for even
longer.
“The results show that small and medium-sized businesses have
benefited from shifting a significant workload from their computers to
a cloud computing system”, Business Web Hosting Plans representative
Ryan Newman said.
“For example,” Newman continued, “normally, you have to purchase
software along with licenses for each of your employees. That can get
very expensive. With cloud computing, you only need to load one
application using the cloud computing system’s interface software. The
savings are substantial.”
Cloud computing concerns:
The survey also revealed respondents’ concerns with cloud computing
technology. Among them were security, interoperability, compliance,
reliability, privacy, and cost.
Newman stated, “Although these are logical concerns, they are not
necessarily legitimate concerns. The concerns stem from not
understanding how cloud computing systems operate.”
“If a business’ in-house network infrastructure is secure and follows
best industry practices,” Newman continued, “then that infrastructure
will support cloud-based applications with the same level of security.
As for interoperability, transferring data via cloud computing is
normally fast, easy, and smooth.”
Business Web Hosting Plans says that although there are still kinks to
work out, at this point the technology is advancing so rapidly that
any problems that exist can be easily resolved.
What is cloud computing?
The term “cloud computing” refers to an advancing technology that uses
the Internet for many of the jobs for which individuals and businesses
no longer have to their private or business computers.
Newman said, “Without realizing it, many people are probably already
using cloud computing services. All web-based email services like
Gmail, Hotmail, and Yahoo! are cloud computing applications.”
Business Web Hosting Plans reports that industry experts believe cloud
computing technology is not just the wave of the future, but that it
is happening right now. They recommend businesses jump in and get
their feet wet, but not without first consulting with professionals
who can recommend the best cloud computing providers.
###Source: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9117487.htm
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