Advantages of Cloud Computing

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There are various advantages of cloud computing technology. The important advantages of cloud computing are given below.

1) Lower cost computer for users

In cloud, you don't require a high-powered (and accordingly high-priced) computer to run cloud computing's web based applications because applications run on cloud not on desktop PC or laptop.


2) Lower IT infrastructure cost

By using cloud computing, you need not to invest in larger numbers of more powerful servers, you also need not to require the IT staff for handling such powerful servers.


3) Fewer maintenance cost

The maintenance cost in cloud computing greatly reduces both hardware and software maintenance for organizations of all sizes.


4) Lower Software Cost

It reduces the software cost because you don't need to purchase separate software packages for each computer in the organization.


5) Instant software updates

Another software-related advantage in cloud computing is that users don't need to face with the choice between obsolete software and high upgrade costs. If the app is web-based, updates happen automatically and are available next time when the user logs in to the cloud.


6) Increased computing Power

The execution capacity of cloud servers are very high. It processes the application very fast.


7) Unlimited storage capacity

Cloud offers you a huge amount of storage capacity like 2000 GB or more than that if required.