Title: 10 Common Cloud Computing Myths
110 Common Cloud Computing Myths
2 Executive Summary
Cloud technology has become hugely popular in the
business world. Most UK companies now use it in
some form or other. But many are still unclear
about what the cloud is, and what it has to offer
- and theyre not helped by stubborn myths that
refuse to go away. To help you decide whether
cloud computing is right for your business, here
are 10 of the most common cloud myths fully
debunked to reveal the truth
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3Myth 1 I dont know what the cloud is!
Truth You probably use it already The cloud is
simply remote access computing, with all the
required hardware and software stored in a remote
location. If you send emails using Hotmail or
Google, youre using it already.
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4Myth 2 The cloud lacks security
Truth Security in the cloud is likely to be
tighter than your existing system Cloud security
is improving all the time. In most cases, cloud
vendors will have data encryption and security
procedures more stringent and advanced than your
own
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5Myth 3 Building a cloud can take months
Truth A few days is more likely Good cloud
providers take care of all aspects of migration,
and they will make the process quick and painless
usually no more than a few days.
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6Myth 4 The cloud is expensive
Truth Cloud services can actually save you
money With the cloud, you dont have to buy or
install anything, which removes the need for
up-front capital expenditure. According to the
International Data Corporation, almost every SME
that uses cloud services saves money.
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7Myth 5 The cloud comes in one size only
Truth Its flexible, modular and can grow with
your business. The cloud is a flexible solution,
and can be used on a modular basis, so you only
pay for what you use and can scale up or down on
demand.
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8Myth 6 You can get stuck in the cloud
Truth You can move in and out of the cloud with
ease Being locked in to a cloud provider is a
genuine concern for many businesses. However, all
good cloud providers offer seamless integration
to move in and out of the cloud easily.
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9Myth 7 The cloud is unreliable I could lose
data!
Truth The cloud is probably better at backing up
than your current system If you have ever
struggled to maintain backups youll love the
cloud good providers have regular automated
backups to ensure data is fully recoverable in
the event of a disaster.
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10Myth 8 The cloud will affect my compliance.
Truth Any good cloud provider will ensure you
comply You can easily meet the latest security
standards in the cloud a good cloud provider
will ensure the latest security compliance
requirements are always adhered to.
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11Myth 9 I wont have time to maintain the cloud
Truth Relax! You dont actually need to do
anything Theres no need to worry - the cloud
takes care of tasks like managing software
upgrades and maintaining server equipment for
you.
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12Myth 10 The cloud wont last
Truth It will outlast your personal computer We
rely on the cloud so much already that we can be
sure it isnt just a passing fad. Gartner
research has forecasted that more than 50 of
businesses will adopt and implement some kind of
cloud-based application by the end of 2015. And
the cloud isnt just for businesses - Gartner has
also forecasted that the cloud will dominate the
digital lives of consumers by 2014 - replacing
the personal computer!
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13AccessPay 100 cloud-based payment solutions
- AccessPay provides 100 cloud-based Payment and
Cash Management Solutions with bank-grade
security. - The cloud allows us to offer our clients key
benefits such as - Zero capex
- Global mobile access
- Cloud platform security
- For many businesses, the idea of cloud computing
might still seem daunting but the time, money
and energy saving benefits can offer significant
competitive advantages. - The cloud is going to be a part of the business
world from now on. Theres no escaping it, but
little reason to fear it either!
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14Any Questions?
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