Cloud computing benefits
Cloud computing allows people to run applications and benefit from services that are made possible by servers which are located in data centers, in the "cloud". Here are the top benefits that arise from using cloud computing services.

1. Improved cash flow

Cloud computing won't make a dent in your finances, because you won't have to purchase expensive hardware and software. The cloud's pay-as-you-go model is very budget-friendly.

2. Flexibility

If your company is growing, or if your bandwidth needs vary from one season to the other, the cloud offers the flexibility that you will need. Why pay for hosting more than what you need, just to be on the safe side? Simply scale up when there's an increased demand for your products/services, and then scale down whenever you want to.

3. Data backup and recovery

Enterprises are usually well prepared for various disaster scenarios. However, most small businesses don't have the needed hardware, software and expertise. Cloud computing allows any company to safely store its data, without needing to invest a lot of money up-front.

4. Automatic updates

Unlike locally installed applications, cloud-based services use software that's updated regularly, allowing you to focus on growing your business, rather than wasting your precious time with operating system updates, software patches and hardware downtime.
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