Cloud software applications

Cloud business applications are purely based on Internet or are based on a network where they work. We can get access from anywhere with a network connection.

Now we are going to discuss the advantages of the cloud business applications.

Advantages:

• Cost: Cloud computing is measured service. The charges are only to the part of usage. Compared to the traditional IT infrastructure it is cheaper. Maintenance like update of software and infrastructure are completely nothing. The work force cost for these purposes and other overheads also not required.

• Convince: The cloud service is available at any part of the globe. At any time we can access the information and can work on it. It is very helpful to the people those who are working at different time zones and different locations.

• Continuous availability: Cloud service is available at any time continuously. We can check the information and work on it at any time.

• Backup and recovery: Backup and recovery is easy with cloud computing. Some providers are offering within the cloud backup and recovery options. It is much better than the traditional methods.

• Quick implementation: Implementation in cloud is very faster. It might be in minutes. Adding a new user deleting etc. are done instantly. Adding applications can be done in minutes or seconds. We can remove the unnecessary applications also immediately.

• Compatibility: Compatibility and implementation is takes some time and needs extra resources in traditional IT infrastructure. But in cloud there are no such issues. Just open in browser and work on it.

• Device diversity: Most of the internet connection capable devices are can access the cloud. The devices like computers, smart phones, PDA’s etc.

Disadvantages:
There are some disadvantages with the cloud based software applications. Those are as follows:

• Mobility: Cloud is anywhere. Just needs an internet connection to access. So the hacks will be high.

• Cost: The costs like training employees on cloud, application management on cloud, hiring new employees to work on the new technology might be the cost equivalent to the on site IT infrastructure management.

• Security: Security is also an important disadvantage in cloud. We may maintain confidential data in cloud. But the service provider can access the data. The storage can be also in a third party company.

• Limited control and flexibility: Even the user is using the service from his location, the control over the software and hardware is very limited. The software using in cloud may not have the features those which are using in locally.