What is cloud computing?

According to Wikipedia – “Cloud computing is Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand, like the electricity grid.”

Practically ”Cloud computing” allows people to use Systems, Software and Infrastructure on line from anywhere in the world with a Internet Connection.

Allowing businesses to benefit from systems that require expensive investment in infrastructure, such as Email Servers or Collaboration Servers without the initial cost. There are a vast array of services available including:

• Document Management and Collaboration
• Email
• CRM
• Accounting
• Backup and Security

Soft Spot IT Services recommend on-line services from Google Apps, Zoho, Kashflow and Perl.