Operating Online

Operating Online

1. Cloud computing

   • The delivery of on-demand computing resources.
     • Computer networks
     • Servers

2. Cloud storage

   • Which data is stored on remote servers accessed from the Internet.
   • It is maintained, operated and managed by a cloud storage service provider on a storage servers.

3. Personal

   • Benefits
     • Saves money – no need to physically buy software.
     • Saves space on digital devices
     • Free cloud applications.
     • Access data on multiple devices.
   • Drawbacks
     • Need adequate security on devices.
     • Can make heavy use of bandwidth.
     • Hackers can access and misuse personal photos/videos.

4. Professional

   • Benefits
     • Cheaper than buying individual software & licenses.
     • Saves time/money, less IT staff needed.
     • Remote access
   • Drawbacks
     • No control over security of backups, controlled by Cloud company.
     • Privacy concerns over who can access the data stored on Cloud.
     • Software is inaccessible if network outage.

5. Organisations

   • Drawbacks
     • Concerns over loss of data & breaches in security.
     • Consider information that can’t be stored on the cloud i.e. financial & government documents.
     • Need acceptable use policies – using cloud only for business not personal use.
   • Benefits
     • Unlimited storage facilities.
     • Reduces costs.
     • Provides flexibility i.e. meetings over Skype, chat rooms, emails & sharing files, collaborating on files.