Cloud computing ‘great idea for new businesses’

Entrepreneurs who are getting a business off the ground could benefit from using cloud computing solutions.

This is the advice of Geekzone blogger Nate Dunn, who said a move to the cloud is a "great idea", especially when a company is just beginning to get going.

"Start up costs can be hefty and by using the cloud more, you can concentrate on your core business," he stated.

Mr Dunn explained cloud computing allows users to purchase the capacity they require at a specific moment, with the flexibility to upgrade this if it is deemed necessary.

He said software-as-a-service solutions can be purchased on a monthly basis as part of the cloud computing system, with the technology accessible through a standard web browser.

Earlier on this month, Douglas Menefee, chief information officer of the Schumacher Group, told Forbes cloud computing should form an important part of the IT strategy of companies.