Cloud Based Services Acceptance Amongst Global Business Industries

Cloud services have proven to be a windfall for most businesses, especially small medium businesses. Different business industries across the globe have accepted cloud integration and are now able to avoid physical infrastructure costs such as loads of physical files, storage systems and email servers. Moreover, an all-time availability of these services means "no-hassle" association among business partners and employees using omnipresent browsers. Cloud services have penetrated a lot of industries starting with IT, finance, manufacturing, telecom, auto industry, defense, transport, retail, healthcare and many more. IT and telecom Industry Cloud computing provides IT companies access to complex technology without having to invest heavily. IT needs are fulfilled almost completely with cloud app integration, a locally installed PC and access to the internet. This is why computer, electronics and telecom industry seem to be rushing forward with great speed to adopt cloud technology. Healthcare Organizations Cloud app integration has also been accepted on the mainstream in most industries and business to address specific IT concerns. Cloud computing is the most important and the newest method to ensure that appointments are scheduled on time, patient's medical records are maintained appropriately and inventory control is up to date. However, despite the obvious benefits, it seems healthcare industry is still reluctant to embrace cloud applications and services. The 'health insurance portability and accountability' and 'patient data security' acts seem to be the reason behind the hesitation of healthcare industry to accept cloud technology. However the projected growth of use of cloud applications by the year 2014 seems to be suggesting a positive development. Transport and Logistics Industry Another example that can be considered is the transport industry. Cloud services provide flexible set-up, which enables transport companies to offer mobility and instant updates using a phone or tablet. Using cloud application development, transport companies can grow and work their ways out in today's embryonic markets with low risk and investment. According to a survey, transport and logistics are amongst the top 10 industries that are making use of cloud applications increasingly. It is also projected that the use of cloud applications will rise significantly by 2014 in this industry. However, it is noteworthy that transport and logistics industry are not able to make optimum use of cloud services as compared to some other industries like IT, banking and retail. This trend can lead to the downfall of cloud unless they revive their cloud policies. Finance and Insurance Industry Cloud services have become an integral part in the finance industry too. This was one of the most significant pattern shift to occur in IT ever since the introduction of cloud applications. It seems the finance industry is unfazed by the risks involved in cloud services by being the second-most early adopters of cloud services. Moreover the pattern seems to be on an onward trend with a significant rise projected for the year 2014. Benefits of cloud across all industries The most important benefit of cloud services for any business is that it allows users to store and maintain the organization's data in one location; the internet. Since the database is the internet, the user is assured that it will always be available for use regardless of any critical circumstances within the organization; there is zero percent risk of data loss. You need not install any kind of hardware or software in the computers for data storage and maintenance. Cloud computing saves great deal of time and money and further increases the productivity and efficiency of employees. Cloud-based services allow the users to enjoy high quality services with fewer technical issues. Most of these services need lesser upgrades and are free from glitches. Ifs and buts There are certain concerns that must be considered while shifting towards the cloud. No matter how advanced a technology, there are bound to be some glitches. If the cloud application development is done taking adequate measures to meet the needs of every business, more and more industries would be able to enjoy the benefits of having moved to the cloud world.