Everyone is buzzing about cloud computing. Doing business in the clouds is almost a no brainer for startups because cloud computing allows companies to quickly test their business plan with very little investment.
"Cloud computing has changed the game for entrepreneurs--the greatest part about it is that on launch day, you have the confidence that you scale to the world," Brad Jefferson, CEO of New York-based Animoto, told NetworkWorld.
Here are a few reasons to like cloud computing:
But there are also some reasons to be wary of cloud computing. Here are a few:
Despite the drawbacks, cloud computing appears to be quite an enticing option. Plenty of businesses are hopping on this train. Should you?
For more on cloud computing:
- check out this NetworkWorld.com article [1]
Related Articles:
AT&T offers cloud-based storage service [2]
Microsoft looking for customers to test Cloud-based database replication [3]
Cloud computing under scrutiny [4]
Data centers: Growth or stagnation? [5]
Links:
[1] - http://www.networkworld.com/supp/2009/ndc3/051809-cloud-pro-con.html?tc=dc
[2] http://www.fiercecio.com/techwatch/story/t-offers-cloud-based-storage-service/2009-05-19
[3] http://www.fiercecio.com/techwatch/story/microsoft-looking-customers-test-cloud-based-database-replication/2009-05-05
[4] http://www.fiercecio.com/story/cloud-computing-under-scrutiny/2009-03-18
[5] http://www.fiercecio.com/story/data-centers-growth-or-stagnation/2009-03-15