Everyone these days is talking about the cloud – from computer geeks, to large corporations and European government agencies. Not everyone though knows what exactly cloud computing is. For some, it is a mysterious place online, where all data goes and applications function. Cloud computing, or often called “the cloud”, is the delivery of software services, applications, data storage, or any kind of computing resources via the internet on an on-demand and pay-per-use basis. “The cloud is a collection of interconnected IT services and infrastructures that are accessible via a network”, says Dr Rajarajan, Professor of Security Engineering at the City University London. From an end-user’s perspective, the cloud is any IT application, which syncs data online and can be accessed via any device and any internet browser. For more articles on e-government and cloud technologies, read our blog: http://goo.gl/r9b9he

1. What is Cloud Computing?
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2. Cloud Computing Definition
A mysterious place online, where all data goes and
applications function? Not really.
Cloud computing, or often called “the cloud”, is the
delivery of software services, applications, data
storage, or any kind of computing resources via
the internet on an on-demand and pay-per-use basis.
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3. Before and After The Cloud
Traditionally, business applications were:
● installed on your own computer or server,
● were costly to buy,
● long and complex to develop and implement,
● offered one-size-fits-all features, which could
rarely meet different business needs.
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4. What has changed?
Cloud computing helps you access and use the
software you need, as you need it, and where
you need it.
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5. Cloud Computing Adoption
Many large organisations and public sector agencies
have moved to the cloud to utilise its unique benefits.
According to Gartner’s prediction, by 2017, more than
25 percent of government services in Europe will be
cloud-based.
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6. Benefit 1: Accessibility and Reliability
Cloud applications enable you to use them anywhere
you are and on any device. Depending on the level of
security required, users can access cloud services via a
secured login, or after special authorisation and e-identification
processes, such as an electronic ID card,
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or electronic signature.

7. Benefit 2: On and Off-boarding is Fast
Software used on an on-demand and per-user basis is
often referred to as software as a service (SaaS).
Onboarding on a cloud SaaS application takes
considerably less time than implementing a custom
software solution.
The ease of implementing most SaaS solutions comes
from the self-serve features of cloud apps.
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8. Benefit 3: Scaling is Easy
With cloud software it is no longer necessary to buy
software packages, half of whose applications do not
bring any value to your effectiveness. Cloud
computing allows your agency to easily scale up or
down your requirements when needed.
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9. Benefit 4: You Pay for What You Need
One of the biggest advantages of cloud technology is
its flexibility – you only pay for what you need.
Depending on the number of users in your business or
agency, and the number of apps you would like to use,
cloud application costs can be personalised to your
agency’s IT needs.
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10. Benefit 5: No IT Management and Support Costs
SaaS solutions eliminate the need to manage and
maintain software and hardware by yourself. This
brings companies and government agencies a
substantial decrease in capital IT costs and makes
cloud apps a cost-efficient tool when dealing with
limited budgets.
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