Certainly, we have progressed immensely in the world of technology and specifically in the world of computers. Not so long ago, computers were gigantic mainframe pieces that were only affordable to the rich, to large corporations, or to governments. We then watched as the computer shrank in size and then personal computers were originated. As we have watched the explosion of the internet and various internet-related companies and technologies, we have progresses to the point where we can actually simplify some computing needs. What do I mean? I am referring to the world of cloud computing.
In a traditional home computer or private business computing environment, whatever technology you needed, you simply had to purchase. So did everyone else who was in the "same boat." Many companies made a whole lot of money based upon this premise--one couldn't "share" technology amongst themselves, everyone needed to pay for their own version of what they desired. Suddenly, in the last few years, we are moving away from that model as production costs for technology are decreasing and we actually are moving toward a simpler concept of computing needs--pay for what you use, not for the ability to have it if you need to use it.
Of course, like any new concept or idea--each entity must investigate this notion for themselves. Cloud computing works similarly to electricity or water rates--you pay for the amount that you use and you are not bound contractually for any length of time and you are not responsible for footing the bill for individual technology that someone else isn't funding or opting to fund. The technology is housed in a third-party provider--thus, you can access the business applications you need and require but only at the usage that is specifically what you need and require. This can save a lot of monies in capital investments and fixed costs.
Of course, if you are in an industry where capital and fixed costs are not that great, then this strategy could actually cost one monies. Therefore, it is important to do a cost-benefit analysis on the merits of this system before readily jumping into it. However, for the majority of businesses and individuals, this can be quite a "godsend." One doesn't have to outlay a whole lot of monies to get started and again--you simply pay for what you use. Technology has developed a great deal, ironically to the point where it is now starting to employ simpler concepts. What works for your needs?
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