Who would have thought that modern technology can provide software systems dependent on internet connection and not on the system on the c...
Who would have thought that modern technology can provide software systems dependent on internet connection and not on the system on the computer itself?
For starters, the internet itself is the “Cloud” which means that this will be the main source for everything. This is usually free of charge and could be accessed by the public or by anyone who has the authority to.
Today, cloud-based software is in demand. In fact, one-third of Australian companies are using cloud-based software. Cloud software can be used for different purposes. They could be used in email, storage, learning, and programming.
Cloud software in terms of deployment model could either be public that is owned by a third-party, private which is owned by a private company and hybrid which is a combination of the two. Each has unique characteristics than the other but, in the end, all can be useful in providing companies a better interface in cloud computing.
Cloud software also varies according to type. There are three types of cloud computing, and these are:
1. Software as a service (SaaS)
These are third-party hosts that allow users to connect using the internet. Most of these are email and storage applications that you use on a daily basis such as emails, calendar, and storage devices. Usually, this software could also include the ones that you pay to use. With the use of a web browser such as Google Chrome or Firefox, you can access this software.
2. Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
Unlike SaaS that you pay for the whole software, IaaS lets you pay for only those features that you use. IaaS is a third-party host to computer infrastructures such as storage disks and servers. Examples of these are Force.com, Google App Engine, and Amazon Azure.
3. Platform as a service (PaaS)
PaaS is a cloud model where everything a developer needs in creating cloud-based applications is enveloped in one single platform. To access this type of cloud service, you have to buy resources to cloud providers such as Rackspace, Go Grid, and Amazon AWS. PaaS makes you convenient by providing code, storage, and infrastructure.
Investing in business software applications that can only be accessed over the internet might be a leap of faith for other establishments that have no background in cloud computing. Even though it does wonders, doing everything on the cloud also has its repercussions. If you ever feel that you need to switch but have no idea what you’re about to expect, we are here to help. Here is a cool Infographic from Bizprac on the positive and negative sides of using the cloud.
For starters, the internet itself is the “Cloud” which means that this will be the main source for everything. This is usually free of charge and could be accessed by the public or by anyone who has the authority to.
Today, cloud-based software is in demand. In fact, one-third of Australian companies are using cloud-based software. Cloud software can be used for different purposes. They could be used in email, storage, learning, and programming.
Cloud software in terms of deployment model could either be public that is owned by a third-party, private which is owned by a private company and hybrid which is a combination of the two. Each has unique characteristics than the other but, in the end, all can be useful in providing companies a better interface in cloud computing.
Cloud software also varies according to type. There are three types of cloud computing, and these are:
1. Software as a service (SaaS)
These are third-party hosts that allow users to connect using the internet. Most of these are email and storage applications that you use on a daily basis such as emails, calendar, and storage devices. Usually, this software could also include the ones that you pay to use. With the use of a web browser such as Google Chrome or Firefox, you can access this software.
2. Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
Unlike SaaS that you pay for the whole software, IaaS lets you pay for only those features that you use. IaaS is a third-party host to computer infrastructures such as storage disks and servers. Examples of these are Force.com, Google App Engine, and Amazon Azure.
3. Platform as a service (PaaS)
PaaS is a cloud model where everything a developer needs in creating cloud-based applications is enveloped in one single platform. To access this type of cloud service, you have to buy resources to cloud providers such as Rackspace, Go Grid, and Amazon AWS. PaaS makes you convenient by providing code, storage, and infrastructure.
Investing in business software applications that can only be accessed over the internet might be a leap of faith for other establishments that have no background in cloud computing. Even though it does wonders, doing everything on the cloud also has its repercussions. If you ever feel that you need to switch but have no idea what you’re about to expect, we are here to help. Here is a cool Infographic from Bizprac on the positive and negative sides of using the cloud.
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