Ignite 360 central - What is the Cloud? or Cloud Computing?

‘Cloud computing’ takes hold as 69% of all internet users have either stored data online or used a web-based software application. *

The Cloud. While this term has become all the rage in recent years, you may be wondering what is it and what does it have to do with me?

The answer is simple. The Cloud is a new way of accessing information, applications, and software.

To understand the how and why of the Cloud, let’s first look at life outside the Cloud. Right now, if you need new software, several things are involved:

1. You need room on your hard drive to store the software and user data
2. You need to install the software on your computer or mobile device and you have to manage and update all your various applications
3. When things go wrong, you waste valuable time and money trying to trouble shoot the problem or track down someone who can help

Life in the Cloud is very different:
1. Login online and select the software and applications you need.

• You no longer need to install software onto each computer.
• As long as you have an Internet connection, you can log on to access your important files, contacts, events and various apps from any computer or mobile device, any time, anywhere.

2. What about the backend maintenance of these software and applications?

• The Ignite 360 team takes care of that. Any updates will come to you automatically.
• With multiple servers and redundant backup systems, you do not have to worry about down time.

3. How does this affect you and your family?

• You are free to access software and applications that fit your life.
• You are now able to use your time and resources to work on achieving your goals and accomplishing your daily tasks.

With the Cloud, you can rest assured that no matter how much fluctuation you experience in your life on the go, the Cloud can handle the influx, and you can concentrate on living your life.