Delbert Yocam, an independent technology consultant, has more than 35 years of experience with major corporations such as Apple and Tektronix. Over the course of his career Delbert Yocam has become skilled in areas as diverse as mainframe computing and cloud services.
The benefits of cloud computing and cloud services are many. One of the most obvious and well known advantages of using cloud services is the overall economy. Relatively small organizations can achieve higher production rates with fewer employees using cloud services, while cost per unit, project, and product all decrease dramatically. Cloud computing services reduce costs in other ways, as well, such as savings on money that would otherwise be spent on technology infrastructure. Rather than constantly purchasing new software and installing any necessary hardware, cloud customers can pay a small up-front fee and adjust their spending as needed, sometimes on a week-to-week basis.
Of course, the popularity of the cloud can also be attributed to reasons of efficiency. Individuals may access files and programs stored on the cloud at any time from any location. This widespread accessibility further enhances the amount of work that can be accomplished by a single person or small team, as individuals do not need to be at the office to access a project. The lack of software and hardware involved with cloud services also cuts back on hours that must be allotted for personnel training time, saving money and enhancing project efficiency.
