What is Cloud Computing and Why do we need it?

Cloud computing a word that is being talked again and again. Everyone seems to be talking about cloud computing and how great it is but we are not very sure why we need. 


What Is Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is a way of doing online activities online using computing resources (hardware and software) that are available over the internet  .This form of computing can save a lot of storage space, money and time and for businesses it is a great thing.
Advantages of cloud computing and reasons we need it. 
1. You can work from anywhere. 
This implies that only a computer and internet connection is needed. Gone are the days when you would need to bring around different components in order to accessibility the information you need. A simple log in to the needed websites or software indicates workers can work from any place.
2. Helps to control documents.
All people who need to use a specific document, can log to cloud computing to use it . There is no need to send the document to various people via email, any user  by logging can see the work if it is required
3. Keeping data safe.
As your  documents are stored via cloud computing no matter what happens to your laptop, desktop , they are always safe . 
4. Saving Energy.
Since your documents are stored over the internet , you don't need additional hardware to save them leading to 30% saving of energy requirements 
5.It Reduces Costs
It saves costs as yo don't need programs, hard drivesf as all your information is stored in the cloud. You only need  to pay for the cloud services you are using 
6.Saves Time 
Cloud computing  updates all the software automatically, hence leaving you free from the hassles of updating hardware and software. Thus saving time 
7.Easy To Set Up
It is very easy to set  up cloud computing . Less time is spent  on waiting for  software to be downloaded 
8.Faster Response Time
Cloud computing works a lot faster than other forms of computing; hardware and servers can often take a lot of time to find and give you the information you need.
9.Very secure
When Disaster Strikes  you don't have to worry about the document being wiped out or lost  as everything is saved on cloud computing . It's very secure and unless you deliberately erase the information, it will not go missing. All information can be accessed from anywhere by authorized persons


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