Cloud compliant “What does it mean”

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I was recently in a local computer / electronics store buying components for a new computer system I was building when I overheard another customer talking with the sales rep about a local storage device that he was looking to purchase and during the conversation he stated to the rep on the package it says “Cloud Compliant Whatever that means”.    compliant-cloud

So that is the question what is Cloud Compliant? In this case it means that they storage drive is able to connect to a network and has the ability to access Cloud based services and applications which run over Internet network applications.    To be compliant in this case the device is in accordance with established guidelines, specifications, or legislation for current Cloud systems.

So does this compliance make this device unique? The answer is both Yes and No.   Yes that it can access to Cloud based service which is special in some ways however it is not the only type of device that can use or utilize Cloud services since many computers and cell phone along with other devices have the same ability.

The fact of the mater here is that because there is so much “Buzz” about Cloud’s and the services they can provide many companies are now putting on their boxes or descriptions that there devices are Cloud compliant as a marketing technique to help sell the device.

Many people that currently access the internet most likely access or used Cloud based services some great examples are Amazon which is one of the largest Cloud based providers currently providing services.  Another is Google many of the services that Google now provides are actually Cloud based these days.  These are just a couple of examples that most people currently use that are Cloud based technologies.

So basically when it comes down to it if you need a device that is going to access or take advantage of cloud based services then you might want one that is compliant with the Cloud but for most people it does not really matter that much since chances are that unless this is something special that might need or looking for from the device you want.   Just keep in mind that for the most part that when you see Cloud compliant it is just a marketing technique since many devices can currently use and access Cloud based services.

Top 6 free Cloud Computing Companies

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If the Cloud Computing term is new to you let me give you a prime example of what you will be capable of doing in the future if you start using this brand new way to work on your PC. Let’s say you want to create a resume and your computer has no text editor installed but has internet access.  Of course there are some limitation to these free services such as limited space along with some charges for certain services or more storage space.

Instead of going through the normal steps of purchasing one and setting it up on your machine, which cloud take you a lot of time, you will be able to simply access and use one that is offered to you by the Cloud Computing companies. All this will be done online and will save you a lot of hassle, plus, you can rest assured that the software will work properly and won’t give you additional headaches like some of the apps that you have installed on your PC right now.

Of course, such a service is not yet available online, only some very basic text editors but nevertheless, there are already numerous Cloud Computing sites out there that come with some interesting and useful features. Here is a list, in no particular order, with 6 of the most renowned CC companies of today.

1. Dropbox – a simple yet very handy online storage site which you can use to save up to 2.25 Gb of your data. You will be able to access your files from anywhere in the world and even permit additional access to others in order to work together on the same project if needed. You will also be able to restore your files even if you deleted them.

2. Windows SkyDrive -  This is Microsoft’s take on online storage and it is perfect if you use and share a lot of files that are smaller in size, and when I say small I mean somewhere around 60 megabytes. This might seem to low but don’t worry because with SkyDrive you can save and work with loads of files the limit being 25 Gb.

3. iCloud – no such list would be complete if it didn’t include Apple’s solution for Cloud Computing. iCloud comes with 5 Gb of free storage (what you buy from Apple doesn’t take any space) and several other great features like “Back to My Mac ” or ” Find My iPhone “.

4. Google Drive – This is a free from Google that offers online storage share area that will allow user to save and share documents online.    You can create new documents, spread sheets and more that you want to save at a common online share point and allow others to access and update or edit documents.

5. Asus Webstorage – Worldwide renowned for their hardware products, Asus now also offers internet users 2 Gb of free online storage that can be accessed from anywhere using any device regardless of operating system. It also makes finding files much easier through the usage of keywords and a search engine.

6. ADrive – the mammoth online backup solution. It offers you 50 Gb of free storage space and also comes with the excellent “ADrive Desktop ” application which can be used to better manage your files. The client is not free however, but does come with a 14 – day trial period. ADrive is currently the number one Cloud Computing website when it comes to free storage space.

Small Business software an effective way for business

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Small business software’s only purpose is to assist the owner in complete a job and run the business more effectively.  This software can help any business owner to know how well the business is running around the year. There are many different types of small business software ranging from income tax software to payroll calculators. All software is not compatible for all operating systems. So, when choosing your software makes sure that it’s compatible to your operating system.

  • Business Plan Software- One of the first types of software that we’ll go over is business plan software. The reason for this is no one should start a business without a business plan. You should consider this software as an investment because; a good business plan can open up many financial doors for you. Choose software that is easy to understand.
  • Accounting Software- The next software is very important because when you are dealing with any type of business finances are very important. You must choose excellent accounting software. It must be able to do these things and more, track employee hours, create invoices, create order forms and increase your overall productivity, run reports and track your service history. Make sure you choose a program that is easy to follow.  One of the most common software used by many small business is Quick-books.  However Excel can work as well and comes with Microsoft Office.
  • Sales Tracking Software- Sales tracking software is important based on your customer base. If your customer base is less than fifty you may not get your money’s worth from buying it. But if you have a pretty large customer base and are in business that sees a lot of traffic you may want to invest in this.  You want the software to track leads, sales, prospects, history, organizational skills and track communications.
  • Income Tax Software-If you don’t have an accountant then income tax software is the thing to do. It will help you tackle the hassle of completing your taxes at the end of the year. Usually the software comes with great wizards and all you have to do is input whatever information it’s asking you for. If you don’t understand something you can click on help and it will be able to answer your questions. If you can’t find your answer in the help category most software comes with 24 hour assistance.  Some of the most popular software used today for taxes is Turbo Tax and HR block along with others.