Cloud Computing – The way ahead for 2010
Did you know that by the end of 2010 most businesses in the UK will be using at least one “cloud based” or “online” software application? In fact many businesses don’t even know that they are already using it.
Cloud Computing or online applications have become more and more popular in the past few years as companies want to move away from central storage and local hosting to more flexible applications, that allow staff to access vital business information and tools away from the office either at home or on the road.
Originally called application hosting services, they failed to take off in the early part of the decade because of poor or limited Internet access either at home or through the mobile network. Now over 69% of UK households have broadband access and the mobile operators have rolled out 3G data services, allowing faster data transfer and seamless integration with business functions.
Next time you check your email when you are out of the office or download a file for use at home, remember you are already in the “cloud” it’s now just a matter of how far you want to go.