In addition to greater agility, cloud computing results in lower costs for businesses of all sizes. Costs are not only reduced, but also become more transparent and predictable. With cloud computing, the organization essentially pays for what it needs when it needs it, following a pay-per-use model. Thus, cost transitions from a large capital expenditure that must be amortized over time to a variable operating expense. Cloud computing also eliminates expensive maintenance issues that cost the IT department time and money to fix. This is extremely appealing to organizations.
Arguably the most compelling advantage of cloud computing is its impact on business execution. Cloud computing helps businesses execute and improve strategy, as well as increases productivity, driving innovation. Berggren says, “When you see improvements in productivity and innovation in addition to efficiency and doing things faster and cheaper, that’s the real value.”
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