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Meilaud Jowhari 500815129 November 7th, 2017

Computing Takes Off in iCloud

Question 1: What business benefits do cloud computing services provide? What problems do they solve? 

Eliminates need for large up-front capital investments

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Low cost subscriptions, no expensive licensing

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No hardware for subscribers to purchase, sale, and maintain

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No consultants and staff

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Eliminates lengthy implementations on corporate computers

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Access to web browser with behind the scenes software updates

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Eliminates cost complexity while managing multiple layers of hardware and software

Question 2: What are the disadvantages of cloud computing? Some disadvantages are: 

Responsible for data storage and control is transferred away from a third party organization

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Security risks and changes of data may be compromised.

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Risk of dimensioning system reliability

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Platform may not be attractive to larger companies for application needs

Question 3: What kinds of businesses are most likely to benefit from using cloud computing? Why? Small to medium size businesses are most likely to switch to cloud computing because it is more beneficial for them. It helps with cost factors and the lack of having in house resources to provide the same level of computing capacity. The businesses use this to increase their computing capabilities. It is also beneficial because the switch to cloud computing because they are compatible. Companies with small sales and marketing teams can also benefit from the software service business model....