CLOUD COMPUTING

Today I will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing. 

First of all, what’s cloud computing? It is a kind of internet-based computing, where shared resources and information are provided to computers and other devices on-demand. It is a model for enabling on-demand access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources. It offers storage solutions and provide users and enterprises with various capabilities to store and process their data in third-party data centers.

                                                    Source: siliconweek

On the one hand, the main advantages are:

- Reducing costs: There’s no need to acquire hardware and software and this reduces costs of infrastructure, maintenance and energy. The cloud is cheaper than an installation and maintenance of an own server.

- Flexibility: The cloud computing is paid according to the demand. The more you need, the more you pay.

- Mobility: Employees can access to the information of their company in any place.

- Focus: Companies can focus on their core business, instead of making an investment on systems.

- Ecology: The information is saved in virtual storage, there’s no need to have physical components.

On the other hand, the disadvantages are:

- Security: Our data can be stolen by hackers or lost in the system. We must be aware of these risks.

- Privacy: Confidential data can be disclosed to other people if the necessary measures are not taken.

- Connectivity: Velocity of access to the information and availability of the applications depend on the internet connection. Without internet there’s no cloud computing.

Once we are aware of the advantages and disadvantages of Cloud Computing, we can take a decision. However, firstly it is recommended to analyze the market and companies which offer this service and evaluate their features and guarantees, to compare them and choose the one which offers more benefits and less risks.