Cloud Computing Has Gone Mainstream

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According to Wikipedia, cloud computing is an “…expression used to describe a variety of different types of computing concepts that involve a large number of computers connected through a real-time communication network such as the internet”.  No matter how you define it, cloud computing has grown in popularity and is being embraced by businesses of all sizes.  Ultimately, businesses recognize the value that working in the cloud has to offer including: 1) cost savings, 2) opportunity for team members to collaborate and work together on documents and projects, 3) ability to work from anywhere, and 4) the variety of cloud-based apps available on sites like AppExchange and Google Apps Marketplace.  To learn more about the popularity and growth of cloud computing, check out a recent infographic created by livehiveapp.com:

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Google Apps Marketplace: Finding Apps That Work With Google Apps For Business

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Once a company has moved to the cloud and is using Google Apps for Business (i.e. Gmail, Docs, Calendar etc.), the question of ‘What’s Next?” arises.  Companies using Google Apps for Business see the value that it brings to their business and want to figure out ways that they can better collaborate, communicate, and coordinate efforts within the company.  The answer to “What’s Next?” is found in the Google Apps Marketplace.

 

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