The Evolution of the Computer to the Cloud

Introduction

First, when computers or PCs were introduced, they literally took the space of the whole room. They were heavy and bulky but still had many limitations in terms of what can those PC actually do or perform daily human tasks. As PCs have evolved, the new software’s have also evolved. A software that satisfies the needs of sending secure data over the Internet is called cloud computing. With PCs, cloud computing has evolved to another level making it easier and simpler to use and provide others with secure information. One problem that is faced by cloud computing organization is the doubt of it keeping files secured. Security reasons are the main concern for cloud computing since everything is over the Internet. On the other hand, cloud computing is transforming problem solving. For example, thirty years ago, PCs were introduced and it changed the way people worked. Today, we are witnessing a new revolution with the convergence of the cloud and the billions of mobile devices in use today (Baxter, 2014). Today, cloud is giving people access to all massive amounts of computing powers, and data which enables government, designers and many more to solve problems in a whole new way. The ability, collaboration, efficiency, and data insights are enabled by the cloud are driving this new emerging technology faster than ever before. “ With cloud computing, governments are receiving these benefits to keep data secured. With the recent paradigm shift in IT from physical data centers to virtualized data centers in the cloud, government agencies can take benefits of on-demand provisioning of application, platforms, software, data and other services while controlling resources, cost and meeting ever changing demands” (Iyoob & Rao). ...

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...that the records they preserve have to follow schedules, be accessible and most importantly they should be organized. Cloud computing enable independent perspective on location, how people collaborate, work and communicate. It also enables providers to use cloud computing data centers. The cloud computing will transform IT in corporate world and in government information technology. In the article Federal government enter the era of cloud it stated that the “government agencies are hoping to benefit from the cost savings, scalability and collaboration cloud computing offers” (Berg, 2011). The White House officials want government to start using cloud computing as it provides a secure future. Adaptation of this new technology for a small town government will provide them with secure servers, and reliability and affordable cost-effectiveness.