The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is that automation applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency. – Bill Gates Cloud computing relies on sharing computing resources rather than having local services or personal devices to handle all of the applications.
“The Cloud” is referred to as a type of Internet-based computing. This allows the organizations computers and devices to manage their data without the need to have their own servers.Individual Needs Cloud computing has moved from being just a business feature to also servicing the needs of individuals. Apple, Samsung, Google, Century Link Prism and many other customer based businesses have identified that individuals need the cloud service to manage their everyday needs. Pictures, contacts, music, account information and various other data are synced in the cloud and is able to be retrieved on any of the individuals’ devices.
These services are not free! Individuals pay to link their devices for a fee.Apple has a cloud service – iCloud that you can purchase at any time. It is basically a card ($99. 00) that has a code on it with a website (apple. com).
The consumer goes to the website and validates the service. An apple id is created – if you do not already have one – and each device, up to 5 can be linked to the account. All you have to do is to log into the cloud and sync. The idea behind this is you are never without your contacts, photos, documents, etc no matter where you are! The subscription is valid for one year upon activation.I believe that this service is a good; however, find that if I do not sync correctly or enough I am still at a loss when trying to coordinate work and life between phone, tablet and computer! Samsung has joined the cloud computing generation.
You can find their services thru big box stores such as BestBuy, Sprint, T-Mobile, etc or go directly on Samsung’s website to register your products. Did you know that Samsung has the technology to make your daily life easier? With the smart devices that are available on the market your life can be streamlined.Sync your computer, tablet, phone, television and even your Samsung Smart refrigerator! All possible with cloud services. Let your refrigerator analyze what you can make for dinner with the food inside and send it to your smart phone or tablet.
That – is for another discussion! (Samsung. com) Television and Satellite services offer a cloud service for their customers. Customers can log onto the service site and watch their favorite television programming and movies at any time on any device.Customers can also manage their DVR and on-demand services.
This service is great for those customers that travel or want to watch on multiple rooms/devices. (centurylink. com) Business Needs Cloud computing has started to obtain mass appeal in corporate data centers as it enables the data center to operate like the Internet through the process of enabling computing resources to be accessed and shared as virtual resources in a secure and scalable manner.For a small and medium size business, the benefits of cloud computing is currently driving adoption.
In the SMB sector there is often a lack of time and financial resources to purchase, deploy and maintain an infrastructure (e. g. the software, server and storage). In cloud computing, small businesses can access these resources and expand or shrink services as business needs change.
The common pay-as-you go subscription model is designed to let SMBs easily add or remove services and you typically will only pay for what you do use.
