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Is Cloud Computing Only for Large Companies?

In my last post I discussed a case study of a florist. Lillian White faced a typical problem of a small business – Is cloud computing for me? Most of us think that cloud computing is for large companies who do millions of dollars of business. From where did this idea spring up? Obviously, the [...]... more

Moving Seasonal Businesses to the Cloud – Case Study

Lillian White was a florist but not the usual type – she sold flowers through the internet. Hers was a budding enterprise which she wanted to expand. There were a few thorns in her bouquet though. Lillian had to maintain a hundred odd online servers through the year though her business flouris... more

E-Commerce Venture and Cloud Technology – Part 2

It’s easy to talk about cloud technology and the benefits you can enjoy, but when it comes to actual implementation, people like John have a tough time. Moving to the cloud from traditional infrastructure is like moving shop from one part of the city to another. Businessmen don’t like to take risks ... more

E-commerce Venture and Cloud Technology – A Case Study

John Grope, a veteran in e-commerce was running a profitable online venture selling women’s clothing. However, he faced fierce competition from others. It was imperative that he reduce expenses and work with razor thin margins. John had heard of cloud technology from other sources. Though he was ske... more

Eight Scenarios Surrounding the Effective Use of Cloud Technology

Cloud technology is a powerful tool which has empowered different enterprises and businesses. Each and every business entity is unique with distinctive requirements. The cloud has a robust set of features which meet the demands of different people and enterprises. Here is a list of eight situations ... more