Cloud-computing technology has come along way. For example a single server can host several virtual servers on one machine. That is a simple example of cloud-computing. Cloud-computing is when any virtualised resources are provided as a service. This is expected to become a huge industry.
Start-ups today are able to take advantage of leading edge technology to enter the market almost immediately. Start-ups today have access to a lot a new technology versus start-ups that started even just a few years ago have.
While the services offered by Software Companies have evolved from Hosting to Outsourcing, then from SaaS (Software as a Service) to Cloud Computing, the trend is obviously to delegate the management of the information system to specialised professionals. This is now concerning all industry sectors including the banks and financial institutions and dwonsizing to the Microfinance.
For example Windows technology makes it possible for startups to enter the market using their own hardware. And if you wanted to create a Facebook type website, you could create and host the application on an inexpensive server with Windows in-the-cloud applications. !
A great help for entrepreneurs and start-ups!
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