All about Cloud Computing

Cloud computing/technology is all about using remote servers which are accessible over the Internet to access your applications as well as to store, manage, and process your information, rather than using a local server, personal computer or secondary storage medium.
In short cloud computing is about having your information and applications stored somewhere on the internet (which is referred to as the cloud).

As with all things, cloud computing comes with both advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages:

1. Portability - your applications and data/information can be accessed from any where in the World once you have access to the Internet.  This is one of the main reason why you should consider cloud computing especially if you use smartphones and tablets - being able to access ALL your stuff on the go
2. You do not need to buy any additional storage hardware
3. It is a perfect solution for backing up your data
4. The maintenance of the storage facilities are taken care of by the cloud service provider

Disadvantages:

1. There is heavy dependency on Internet connectivity. You WILL NOT be able to access your stuff without an Internet connection
2. There's little to no way of knowing where your stuff is actually stored (in terms of a physical location)
3. You will have to rely on the security of your cloud service provider.  This means your stuff is only as secure as the Cloud provider makes it to be

Final Thoughts:

Cloud computing/technology is the future of computing and with most of the cloud service providers giving away free storage space these days there is no time like now to get on board.  Whether you decide to sign up with Dropbox, Box, Skydrive, iCloud or Google Drive, you should consider checking out cloud computing today.  

I got on-board the cloud computing bandwagon a long time ago and have found it to be indispensable.