Taylor Neff Professor MIS Module 302 3 April 7, 2014 Writing Assignment #. 3: SWOT Analysis Cloud computing is defined by experts as a type of computing that relies on sharing computing resources rather than managing local servers or personal devices applications. The meaning behind the word cloud is that it is a metaphor for the entire online web and also its data. A cloud service differs from traditional hosting in three different ways. These three differences are that cloud computing is elastic, it is sold on demand, and the service is managed by the cloud provider. The simplest way to explain what cloud computing does is that it stores and gives access to various data and programs over the Internet rather than just on your computer's hard drive. To actually be considered cloud computing, it must include data or programs over the Internet. Cloud computing can be done anytime, anywhere with an online connection. The strengths of creating a cloud computing strategy for stuff4u.com can make a huge difference in the future profit margin for the company. One of the strengths that cloud computing offers businesses is that it maximizes the effectiveness of shared resources within an organization. By using this approach stuff4u will not have to use all of its computing power and at the same time will save money on energy costs. Cloud computing allows multiple employees to access a single server to retrieve and update their data without purchasing licenses for different applications. This will also save money for stuff4you as a company and will increase the profit margin for the company as it will reduce its expenses. The move to SaaS software management system will also enable compatibility for a… medium of paper… the opportunities and opportunities far outweigh the weaknesses and threats that cloud computing embodies. The ability to expand the stuff4u brand both nationally and internationally is an attractive option in using the cloud. This would have been possible without the use of the cloud, but implementing the cloud will make it much easier. The ability to share resources on one device and also save on energy costs makes implementing cloud computing for stuff4u an easy decision. Cloud computing is the way of the future, and businesses risk losing customers and their growth potential if they don't explore all available options to improve their business. I believe that after carrying out a SWOT analysis for cloud computing, stuff4u has the ability to benefit greatly from creating and implementing a cloud computing system.