tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-943061409344261913.post8084668744091743294..comments2016-05-01T23:46:42.255-04:00Comments on IS 251 @ Loyola University in Maryland: How Small Businesses Are Successfully Saving Money With The CloudUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-943061409344261913.post-73135143092675493412015-10-26T23:48:57.481-04:002015-10-26T23:48:57.481-04:00I very much agree with what this article argues. I...I very much agree with what this article argues. I think that the idea of a cost reducing cloud strategy is quite attractive for many business in numerous markets. The part talking about reducing the amount of jobs seems on the surface bad on a macroeconomic level, because unemployment is always something to be considered. However, if we look are looking at advancing the longevity of a company, moving to the cloud and reducing staff would mean less human error, and overall, the company would run more efficiently. <br />Also, security is always an issue, and making the cloud a "host" on what would be a "ring" structure means that the company would be slightly more vulnerable to hacking attacks or host failure if ever the cloud went down or could not be accessed.The Son of Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11730493456096467449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-943061409344261913.post-39936359682376455622015-10-13T13:22:45.924-04:002015-10-13T13:22:45.924-04:00While I do see how switching to the cloud would be...While I do see how switching to the cloud would be useful for small businesses, I do see a security problem associated with this switch. The cloud is something that has become very commonly known in society; most people use ICloud with their Apple devices to preserve their information throughout multiple devices and most people know how to use it well. Since so many people know how clouds work, I do see the potential for a security breach. Other rival businesses may be able to hack a business's cloud, thus creating a threat to the business, especially when the cloud is a host. I also see a problem with the cloud when it comes to employment. While having a cloud may reduce the need for IT employees, it does increase unemployment. I have always seen IT as a growing field to work in, so the idea that their jobs may be eliminated by a new software surprises me. Instead of fully eliminating positions in their IT department, I believe companies should keep them around to make sure their cloud is secure and working properly. Nicole Postighonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15797163202360663295noreply@blogger.com