5 Reasons Why You Should Be in the Cloud
Apple’s introduction of the iCloud in June brought cloud computing to the attention of the average consumer. In all honesty, most internet users are already using cloud based programs and don’t even know it. GoogleDocs and Flickr have been popular for years, and all utilize cloud software. Now, internet users are simple realizing what cloud computing can actually do for them.
Cloud Computing is a computing service that allows individuals access to resources they otherwise wouldn’t have had access to, and has long been used by large companies. With cloud computing, your computer essentially serves as a portal to a wide array of services that can do everything from enhancing your own day-to-day computer use or streamline business functions. Regardless of your computer use, you should be in the cloud for the following reasons:
Bandwidth
If there is something that every internet user wants, it is speed. People hate waiting around for pages to load and videos and songs to download. With cloud computing, you have greater access to internet speeds you would otherwise have to pay exceptionally high prices for. You can load more at faster speeds without having to worry about ever other internet user in the house being slowed down.
Storage
With cloud computing the storage possibilities are endless. Users can save their entire music database on one server, and their personal documents on another without having to worry about slowing down their own personal computer. While there are basic files and programs that computer owners will always want save on their personal desk or laptop, using cloud computing to store high memory files, such as music or photos files, can keep your computer free to function at optimal speeds.
Mobility
Have you ever needed a document that was only saved to your personal desktop? With cloud computing you can store your documents in the cloud allowing them to be accessed from any mobile device or computer with an internet connection. So instead of having to email yourself important documents and files – which is highly risky – you can securing store everything in your cloud server and access your files from anywhere you want when you want.
Security
With the internet playing an ever increasing role in our day-to-day lives, many users are concerned with the privacy of their files and other personal information. Personal computers and laptops can be easily hacked; however, clouds can’t. Clouds have a multi-layer protection service making it nearly impossible to hack. Unless the internet itself crashes, your information will be safe.
Savings
While you may have to pay a monthly or annual subscription fee for your cloud service, the price will be nominal when compared to the amount you would normally be paying for hardware and software updates with traditional computing systems. Cloud services don’t require updates, and when the service providers offer them, they do so for free. No need to continue buying virus protection and memory expansion packs – the cloud has you covered.
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