Sunday, September 21, 2008

Dewey implement Cloud Computing or Not?

At our accounting firm, we emphasize the quality of our professional service through knowledge sharing, which can be enhanced through cloud computing and its ability to store large amounts of data leaving key information readily available for our employees.

More importantly, each employee would not necessarily need their own computer, or have to have the various required software applications installed on their computers by technology personnel; or have to have their computers updated as often, saving thousands of dollars in cost as all one would need is an internet connection and a browser. There is the option of using computers at the client’s site if available (without having to impose any costs on the client). In cases where our employees’ laptops cannot access the internet at the client’s site, the usage of a client’s computer and internet would solve the problem.

Seeing as in the benefits of cloud computing would save Dewey Wright Itoff Howe thousands of dollars in information technology costs in relation to personnel and maintenance, the risk of our client information being exposed to outsiders takes too high of a priority for immediate implementation. Nevertheless, it is a valid long-term goal when the risks of hackers are eliminated and the technology is indeed more advanced. However, it is still advisable to use cloud computing in accessing our knowledge sharing applications that do not involve client data as a first step towards implementation.

1 comment:

Henry M. Kim, PhD said...

HK: This is a blog that motivates the reader to read further. The right language and not too much jargon for the audience. Should have it so that the page about cloud computing comes first when you go to the blog. 8.2/10