- about 60% of all businesses in the US are using some type of cloud computing software with their business - Some businesses are allowing for a BYOD system for the workplace so people can use a personal device while still using the same software - there are hundreds of different uses for different cloud services such as energy usage management, water usage data, finance, retail etc.

- Gives leeway to employees to complete a task in a variety of ways in which they can use their own creativity - Cloud computing is constantly being updated to have better security and even to increase the quality of the cloud computing software/service - Allows businesses to have more employees because they can work from other locations which can help the business grow

- Leads to less cars on the road because people can work from home; Better environment as well. - No need for an IT team to take care of any of the problems because the cloud server provider is in charge of that. - Have advanced systems to protect their servers from fire, water or other damages. -If anything were to happen, they also have all data backed up on another secondary server

-Mobile devices are being used more than computer/desktop devices. -business can now run its entire infrastructure more efficiently and for a lower cost. -It's affordable for just about every single company -It's reliable -within the next couple of years, most companies/businesses will be using cloud software

What is Cloud Computing? Cloud computing is a web based service that allows workers to access the files and documents needed to do their job or task. Everything that is needed is stored on an internet based center and can be shared, edited and or viewed by anyone who is able to access the designated software program storage.

-You can work for a busy that could be located on the other side of the country etc -A lot more cheaper than having everything at one workplace location

-People can now work from home -everyone can share documents from their computer -Can work on and edit documents with some at the same time on different devices