A Teacher's Vision

Cloud Computing

I'm sure you've read a lot about cloud computing on blogs and social media, but have you read about these things?

First thing: Surprise! If you’re using Facebook or email, you are in the cloud! Therefore, there is no need for you to worry about placing your business in the cloud. Any concern of your business being in the cloud is a bit unfounded.
Second thing: Unlike the first thing, the second thing is that cloud computing is a worthwhile investment. This is because one third of companies that currently use the cloud have cut their IT spending by 25% and 13% of companies using the cloud have reduced their tech spending by at least 50%.
Third thing: Cloud computing has grown to be three times as large as it was in 2008 and is currently a $150 billion market.
Fourth thing: 75% of the companies surveyed using the cloud report they have seen improvements in the availability of their network.
Fifth thing: The global industry of cloud computing has grown to be five times larger than all IT.
Sixth thing: 94% of companies using the cloud found an improvement in IT security when they switched to the cloud.
Seventh thing: The last item is that IT services can be delivered with greater flexibility with cloud computing. Cloud computing services allows companies to ramp up their capacity quickly during their boom times when needed and lower their capacity during slow times. This is an advantage over legacy hosting services that have locked businesses into contracts for months and years.