What is it? Think of it as wide area network. We have all seen offices with computers and printers connected. We generally need to reach the server inside of the business location to make any repairs. We also have computers at home. Unfortunately, computers die on occasion. If we did not back them up, then we have lost all of our important personal information. So, we buy a new computer and we then need to learn a new operating system; a whole bunch of changes. If you want to get to any information on that computer, you need to wait until you get home. So, Cloud Computing, Virtual Desktop (or VDI) allow us to use any electronic computing device connected to the internet anywhere to pull our desktop to us. If the machine dies, well so what? You simply get a new machine and log in and you are back to work. Or simply go to another device and again, you are back up. If you are at a client’s office, you can use one of their computers and log in and get the necessary info you need. You can use a laptop, desktop, tablet or other device and you are back to work with the same operating system with no need to marry several varied systems together in your office when you replace a computer. The very best part is that support is included. Gone are the days of spending $150/hour just to find out you need to buy a server and spend another $5-$10,000. You simply access the cloud and it is in your monthly budget and reassuring so you can sleep at night!
