Seven Jaw-Dropping Applications of Cloud Computing
Here are seven completely real, jaw-dropping applications of cloud computing
that can transform humanity. Made possible with cloud technology, don't be
surprised if you have never heard about such applications.
1. Shoes Sold by the Step
Imagine buying the world's best shoes or for that matter any pair of shoes
and paying zero dollars for them upfront. That would be crazy right? Well the
Internet of Things can make this possible. With new technologies that can
power everything we do and create new ways of doing them, vendors of
consumable items can sell items based on a unique measurement rather than on
a flat fee. Shoes may be sold for the number of steps you are expected to
take in them or car tire manufacturers may charge you based on the number of
kilometers you drive. No matter what, the fundamental aspect of char... (more)
"The cloud will transform everything about technology." This statement is
better suited for 20 years ago when the cloud was in its infancy. In 2014 the
statement should be that "The cloud has taken over technology." Cloud
computing has been around since the sixties believe it or not, but over the
past few years the industry has recognized the concept better as more
organizations are embracing cloud technology and more vendors are creating
amazing cloud-based business solutions.
Who Is on the Cloud?
The cloud is the focus of every large technology vendor that we know of. The
usua... (more)
Sales is an amazing profession. You are able to match the needs of your
customers to the goals of your organization. You are a connector, a problem
solver, someone people can trust when they need most.
As a sales person, someone who is actively engaged in helping people get what
they want, you are governed by expectations. These are somewhat the pillars
of truth and cannot be undermined by anyone selling anything to anyone. In
other words, not following any of these rules would break the bond of trust
you have established or are trying to establish with your prospects. This
will... (more)
We all are well aware that oil prices have dropped to almost $45 per barrel
as of mid-January 2015. Global economies are feeling the pressure from a
sudden drop in crude prices, with a chance of a looming recession in some
economies. What does this mean for global business and the cloud industry?
What Is Happening?
Maybe we had forgotten that a few select nations, the so-called OPEC members
that include Algeria, Angola, Ecuador, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria,
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Venezuela, control a majority
of the oil that is produced in the world t... (more)
Why Consumer Cloud Document Storage Solutions Can Kill Your Enterprise
Cloud-based document storage has become surprisingly inexpensive over the
years, with some providers offering storage for less than one cent per
terrabyte, and in many cases free accounts with 10 or 20 Gigs of storage
space on the cloud. I would agree that free storage is actually convenient
when it comes to being able to upload documents, data, files photos and a
bunch of other stuff to the cloud and downloading it where you want, when you
want. Things are looking pretty positive for the consumer. Life is good... (more)