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Citation:

Shuai, Z., et al (2010). Cloud computing research and development trend.IEEE Computer Society.

Abstract

Cloud computing is a new term that introduced itself as a solution to one of the perennial problem in computing, i.e. to reduce the costing on storage, power and hardware. In fact, most of us do use cloud computing in our everyday living unwittingly, like using the webmail and other applications online such as Google docs. This article discusses the characteristics as well as the trending topic about cloud computing.

Aside from being extremely inexpensive, one of the characters of cloud computing that's why it is widely used by most of the enterprises is its high extendability. Provided you have internet connection, even in remote areas, you may access your files and applications as long as its part of cloud environment. It saves the time of the user to access his file in a server and even to install applications in his computer. But even in this time, security is always an issue for it opens the data and pertinent information of the company to third party, in this case, the provider.

3 Things I Learned

1. Cloud computing is a new form of technology meant to be used wisely. That's why we need to consider always the pros and cons of using it.

2. Cloud computing saves a lot of money and effort to the company. But on the other hand, it is also susceptible to information leaks and privacy issues.

3. In terms of education, cloud computing is very helpful for the administrators in monitoring their files and in providing access to their employees.

Application

I, myself is still weighing the advantages and disadvantages of using cloud computing. I need to read more articles and journals about the use of cloud computing so that I know if I will promote its utilization.