1.Welcome to the Cloud!
Cloud computing is a storage utility which is
quick, engaging and enlightening. Building a network will be potentially unique
to the requirements of a. your company and b. the connection to the user as and
when needed.
You may have seen commercial applications such
as iCloud and Drop Box providing simple, deployable solutions that work on your
desktop, tablet and smartphone.An office based system is not too different to
these applications; however the enterprise will want to often integrate its own
IP Address Management (IPAM.) to maintain a tight level of control on its own
server.
2. What can I expect?
A lot of business applications are now moving
to the cloud, it’s a shift from traditional software as the internet has become
more acceptable and advanced over the last 10 years. Cloud computing will simplify the technology
and eventuallyoverlap the network, because of its interconnectivity with phones
and tablets, and any other further potential computing devices that may come
around.
Cloud-based apps are also very quick and easy
to set up. Getting them up and running in weeks and costing less than a network
or a CRM tool for research, project files, progress charts etc. The cloud app
will let you create projects, reports and manage data in a dynamic format, with
charts, graphs and plenty of other formats that other CRMs charge much more
money to use.
3. Public cloud access networking
Public cloud access networking, such as Oracle
CloudWorld, Cloud Pro and vCloud by VM Ware are all examples of internet cloud
access. These cloud providers are able
to support virtual private networks (VPNs) for large customers as well. It’s
important to note that not all computing providers will support encrypted
tunnels, so there will always be a security issue while your information is
sent over the open internet. There are drawbacks to encryption as well, because
this often delays data trafficking, slowing your transfer speed.
The more recent innovations in cloud computing
are making our business applications more mobile and sleeker to collaborate
with. As consumers we expect to be able to deal with information in real time,
and business applications in the cloud are heading towards that direction now
as well.
4. Will cloud computing continue to
grow?
The future of cloud computing seems to be
positive, with lots of growth, if not a little enterprising and prosperous as
well. A new report from Visiongain entitled ‘'World Cloud Computing Market 2013
- 2018' cites the prospect of cloud computing for the years ahead, painting a
starry picture for the industry.
Market revenue for Cloud computing services will
grow to $35.6 billion by the end of 2013. This worldwide phenomenon in growth
is evidence of the success cloud computing has in industry. It is undeniable
that cloud computing is changing the business landscape, and is seen by many as
the solution to the problems seen in slow deployment of applications, with
limited resources and unpredictable system configurations that can occur in
existing IT infrastructure.
5.
What we do at my company
Working at The Genuine Gemstones
Company a company which has brands selling jewellery live on television, we
like to be innovative with ideas and embrace new technology. Our brands Gems TV
and Rocks TV are televised in the UK and USA respectively to a TV audience who
are shopping savvy and fashion-conscious.
Using cloud technology enhances our reach within the company. With many
departments reliant on data, it is useful to keep some low key projects on the
cloud and store away data in CRM based charts, processing private data used in
the operations for day to day usages.
One example is so we can see what our customers like ordering, such as diamond earrings, silver pendants or a bright blue gemstone sapphire ring for example. Once we can collate this data on the cloud,
we can log in on any digital device connected to the internet,
analyse the data and create charts instantaneously, making our own all in one
CRM for order frequency and filter out variables effectively.
Our team are always working to keep up to speed with the latest technology,
as it is in the nature of the business to excel and achieve and grow year on
year.
This post is written by my dear friend Edward Meeks, digital marketing executive at The Genuine Gemstones Company
