Four Trends in Cloud Computing

Grazed from SciQuest. Author: Lindsay Sloan.

"It’s become the phrase du jour," says Ben Pring, former Vice President of Research at Gartner, of the term cloud computing. “The problem is tvhat everyone seems to have a different definition.” So let’s start out with the simple question: What is cloud computing? According to Oxford Dictionaries, it’s the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer. Now, instead of using a personal computer to run an application, individuals can do this from anywhere in the world.

With easy access to information, automatic software integration and fast deployment, cloud computing is here to stay and it’s growing. Companies like SciQuest, who provide products which are completely cloud-based, can provide significant advantages to their customers compared to on-premise solutions that other business automation software providers offer. As more and more organizations adapt to this technology – and get used to the cost and efficiency benefits – new trends have emerged and here are the ones we think are most noteworthy:..

1. BYOD – The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend has created an avenue for more flexible working environments. Many companies are adopting work-from-home options and rethinking traditional 9-5 office hours which means mobile devices and tablets have become the new desktop. The cloud allows users to log in from anywhere, at any time through a web-enabled device, so coming into the office early and staying late are relics of the past. This accessibility (which will help us segue into our next trend) is not only more convenient, but allows people to be more productive within their individual schedules…

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