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| Centralized information. Decentralized workload. That’s the magic of cloud computing. |
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| Cloud Computing Explained |
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“The cloud” is a metaphor for the Internet, so working “in the cloud” means the software and services you use to run your business live primarily on the Web. This allows businesses to centralize information so the workload can be distributed across staff members who may work from multiple locations.
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| The secret to cloud computing is applications and integrations. |
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| Applications aimed at solving business-specific problems are being developed at record pace thanks to the exploding popularity of smart phones and tablet computers. These applications focus on a particular aspect of a business and have the ability to integrate, or share, with other applications like QuickBooks Financial software. |
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| Integrations transform the financial software into a hub that connects business data from multiple sources into one data set that can be used to analyze business operations and make informed decisions. Data integrations between programs are remarkable because they eliminate duplicate data entry and allow more timely access to company data, which saves both time and money. |
