Friday, May 18, 2012

Cloud computing: a world-changing power



http://ow.ly/aZMc2

An article by Dr. Fang Binxing posted on the Guardian website.

This article defines and discusses "cloud computing" and provides insight into some of the impacts that the increased use of the cloud is having upon corporations.

The article states, "Cloud computing involves three key elements, namely, resource pooling, capability supply, and the service model. As a process, the cloud provider concentrates a mass of resources and seamlessly provides them for users."

The article goes on to discuss the three elements listed above, and also examines issues such as security and the economics of using the cloud.


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