Cloud Computing.

Cloud computing is the term used to
describe technology that will replace how
we currently use our computers and
software applications.
The concept of cloud computing is that
any device (computer invention)
connected to the internet can utilize a
network of computing resources.
This would include infrastructure,
applications and storage for far less than
what it would cost to use your own
hardware, software and resources.
Additionally, it allows users to have
access to applications that they would not
have otherwise. Access is as simple as
using an interface application or just a
web browser from any location.
The cloud can allow access to millions of
computers in an intelligent, scalable and
redundant system with expert support.
Similar to outsourcing, the difference and
advantages of cloud computing are
speed, efficiency, capability and cost,
particularly with the increasing popularity
of smart phones and tablets.
It allows users to work from anywhere, to
perform any task with any application,
and to pay for only what you use.
Cloud computing is comparable to using
email or online banking where you log
into your account to access and manage
your information. The software,
applications and storage do not exist on
your computer.
But unlike your email or online banking
services, clouds can perform complicated
engineering tasks, schematics, modeling
or mathematical computations, and it can
do this in a cost effective and efficient
manner.
Another major advantage to cloud
computing is the reliability of service.
Servers can crash, temporarily denying
you online access to services and data.
But cloud computing has multiple servers
so you always have access.
Some concerns about cloud computing
are security and the effect it will have on
the computer industry.
The security concerns are similar to those
regarding email and online banking.
These have proven to have reliable
security protocols therefore similar
advanced technology has been adopted
for cloud computing.
It's anticipated that computer repair and
maintenance, as well as IT employment /
contracts will steadily decline as cloud
computing rises in popularity.
There has been a proliferation of free
public clouds appearing on the internet.
These services, often referred to as SaaS
(software as a service) are easy to use,
fast, reliable and very good.
You can increase your use of cloud
computing to meet a high demand on
your resources and you can reduce your
usage during low demand. This allows
you to adapt to changing conditions
without making significant long term
investments in personnel, computers,
software and operational costs.
Hopefully, cloud computing will assist
independent inventors and small
businesses to be more efficient and cost
effective.
At the very least, it's a leveling of the
playing field.