Thursday, May 26, 2011

Cloud Concerns: Mobility

This week we continue to inform you about the current trend of cloud computing. One of the foremost benefits of it is its mobility. Since everything including processing and storage occurs within the cloud, this trend coincides with the popularity of using smartphones and portables (iPads, netbooks) in the workplace. Users can then easily connect within a secure network without carrying around hefty equipment.

This could be particularly ideal for employees who are not always at their desk—whether they are traveling salesmen or a nurse walking around a hospital. Information could quickly be updated on their iPad, which can then be updated with the organization’s main cloud database. The advantages here are obvious.

Always remember that in order for this all to work effectively, it is important to choose a cloud partner that has a reliable history. The cloud in which your data resides must ALWAYS be up. It is crucial to research both reliability and security procedures before making your choice.

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