Benefits of Cloud Computing to Businesses

Cloud computing is the single largest trend in computing infrastructure today, although commonly misunderstood or incorrectly referred to as Grid Computing, Utility Computing or Autonomic Computing. Although a Cloud solution may make use of these types of backbone, Cloud Computing is a much more generalized term in which little or no centralized infrastructure exists. Sets of loosely coupled data centers work together achieving high utilization levels to perform a common task, presenting GUI interfaces to users through virtualization or thin clients via the ‘Cloud’. This white paper looks at the benefits and concerns of a Cloud Computing solution and how suitable testing can aid in realizing the full potential of your investment.