IntroductionIn recent years, the innovation of cloud computing has become prevalent, displacing most of the identified traditional computational methodologies. Presently, it is normal to access content independently through the Internet without referring to the original hosting infrastructure. For businesses, cloud computing presents endless benefits. There is a high possibility that businesses depend on cloud computing when it comes to the daily operations and solving challenges. This paper explores how the implementation of cloud computing assists and improves the daily operations of the business.
Cloud Computing in Business
Cloud computing is used to refer to the delivery of computing services, such as networking and storage, over the Internet. Enterprises adopt cloud computing for accessing information anywhere through the use of compatible devices (Marston, 2011). Compared to the traditional methods of storing data on computers or office servers, cloud computing stores information on the Internet. It functions by availing data from the central Web-based hub that offers access to any individual with correct credentials from anywhere around the globe provided there is an internet connection. Additionally, cloud computing syncs information for every device that is linked to the cloud, which keeps them updated using real-time information. In a business setting, users can access every file and utilize applications like they were in an office. Moreover, they can collaborate remotely while participating in a similar project on their devices as an individual in a different location on the globe.
Cloud-based technology is suitable for businesses with fluctuating or developing bandwidth demands, which ensures there is flexibility in operations. In a business setting, if the requirements increase, it becomes easy to scale up the cloud capacity, drawing on the remote servers of the service. Similarly, if there is the need of scaling down, the flexibility is fitted into the services. As a result, the degree of agility could provide an actual advantage over competitors for the businesses utilizing cloud services.
There is a greater requirement for watertight document control when more partners and employees collaborate on documents. Without the cloud, the employees are forced to send files as email attachments for the users to work on them one at a time. Hence, there is usually a mess of contradicting file titles, formats, and content. The occurrence is usually observed in both large and small businesses. According to Marston (2011), the majority of the knowledge staff collaborate with individuals in diverse regions and time zones on a monthly basis. Hence, the implementation of cloud computing addresses the issue of file storage since it stores them centrally and every authorized individual has access to the files. An increase in visibility entails enhanced collaboration, which leads to optimal business functions.
The use of cloud services minimizes the costs of handling and maintaining the IT systems of the business (Devasena, 2014). The businesses can minimize the costs by utilizing the resources of their cloud computing service providers instead of purchasing costly systems and tools for business. Cloud services address the issue of operation costs since the expenses of new hardware, system upgrades, and software are part of the contract. Additionally, there is no need to pay for the services of expert staff, as well as the reduction of energy consumption expenses. The cloud computer service providers often handle the purchasing and installing of costly upgrades.
Conclusion
Cloud computing has endless opportunities for businesses. It addresses numerous issues that have not been tackled by the traditional computational methodologies. Essentially, it permits the businesses to establish a virtual office. The office provides the flexibility of connecting the staff, and the business as a whole, in any location and at any time. With the developing number of the web-enabled devices utilized in the present business setting, accessing data has become simpler through the use of cloud computing.
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- Marston, S., Lhi, Z., & Zhang, J. (2011). Cloud computing—The business perspective. Elsevier.
