Cloud Computing

Title: “I’m Cloud Confused”

Author: Andy Harjanto, Founder of Gestone.com

After viewing this slideshare presentation on cloud computing I feel that I understand the concept better.  Cloud computing is the process in which companies transfer data to a private company who manages a large database known as a cloud that houses information and keeps it safe while making it accessible from many different locations.  Some companies that offer this cloud computing hosting include Windows Azure Platform, Amazon web services, and Google app engine. 

The cloud computing connects a variety of users to the company’s information including employees, customers, and suppliers.  The storage of information is rented on a pay as you go basis.  This eliminates unnecessary costs for businesses trying to host their own server and also allows a company to grow with increased information that can be saved.  Cloud computing basically offers an unlimited amount of storage and it can be accessible by either personal computer or mobile devices making it very versatile for the changing company in today’s society.