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Cloud computing is a relatively new phenomenon which is taking the IT sector by storm. The continued growth of cloud computing is revolutionising the business world.

Cloud computing is the concept of delivering business IT solutions over the internet making them scaleable and more cost effective for businesses. Cloud computing is also known sometimes as software as a service although cloud computing is emerging as the favourite term for business IT solutions provided online.

Cloud computing is an outsourcing model which makes use of the excess server capacity of specialised providers, for example Google provide cloud computing services. Your business IT applications may be split among many machines, sometimes called virtual servers, which also work on the tasks of other companies.

Cloud computing can help small businesses ease capacity issues. You don’t need to invest in your own servers or hire staff to take care of them. Instead, you pay only for the capacity you need to use. And as demand rises, you can increase your capacity in line with your business growth, without interruptions. Traditionally you have the servers set up and occupying space, you are paying a fixed amount whether you use the server or not.

These cost benefits are one of the main reasons behind the rise of cloud computing and the growing industry it has become. If you want to know how you can make use of cloud computing in your business contact Catalystic.