[Educational] Why use cloud computing?

In the final part of my three part introduction to cloud computing, I wanted to provide some insight as to why businesses use cloud services. To read part one for a definition of cloud computing click here and why not also read part two for an explanation of the different types of cloud computing available here

Common uses of cloud computing

Cloud computing is a common part of everyday life for businesses and individuals. Any online service accessed through an application or browser is likely to use at least one form of cloud computing. Industries making use of the cloud span from small startups to enterprise “blue chip”corporations, as well as local and national government agencies, non-profits and public sector organisations. All of them are looking to take advantage of the benefits of the cloud to make significant improvements in their way of working, or in how they compete in their marketplace. There are many uses for cloud computing including new and ingenious sector-specific purposes that are developed every day. You may find some that you recognise below:

1. Software delivered on demand
2. Backing up and restoring critical data
3. Streaming audio and video services
4. Developing and testing innovative technology
5. Computer modelling
6. Data analysis
7. Artificial intelligence
8. Email services
9. Line of business applications
10. Website hosting
11. Secure storage of medical or sensitive data
12. Point of sale (PoS) applications
13. Asset management
14. Gaming services
15. Telephony and unified comms (UC)

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