Michael Marlowe, an entrepreneur who has started businesses in Columbus, OH, is currently the director of strategy and vice president of new markets at Chasetek. Headquartered in Columbus, OH, Chasetek is an infrastructure management company specializing in voice and data networks and energy management. In his position, Michael Marlowe utilizes his experience as a telecommunications broker to develop, evaluate, and communicate new and existing strategies for the organization. Cloud computing is one service that Chasetek coordinates for its clients.

1. The Advantages and Disadvantages
of Cloud Computing
Michael Marlowe, Columbus OH

2. Introduction
• Michael Marlowe, an entrepreneur who has started businesses in
Columbus, OH, is currently the director of strategy and vice president of
new markets at Chasetek. Headquartered in Columbus, OH, Chasetek is an
infrastructure management company specializing in voice and data
networks and energy management. In his position, Michael Marlowe
utilizes his experience as a telecommunications broker to develop, evaluate,
and communicate new and existing strategies for the organization. Cloud
computing is one service that Chasetek coordinates for its clients.
Cloud computing involves storing and accessing data, files, and programs
over the internet rather than on a computer’s hard drive. More and more
individuals, businesses, and government entities are utilizing the cloud due
to its many advantages. When considering a switch to cloud based storage,
technology professionals should consider the disadvantages as well.
Advantages:

3. Cloud Computing
• - Requiring no licensing fees, less IT equipment and very
little maintenance, cloud systems offer organizations
significant cost savings. Many cloud providers offer a pay-as-
you-go system, allowing an organization to add programs at
will.
- Nearly unlimited storage is another perk to cloud
systems. During peak seasons or when an organization finds
that more storage is necessary, it's very simple to augment
current levels.
- Backup and recovery is simplified and expedited.
- The ability of employees to work anywhere and at any time
is one of the most significant advantages of cloud computing.

4. Conclusion
• Disadvantages:
- When a cloud service provider is attacked or suffers
from technical difficulties, every client suffers.
- An flawless internet connection must be
maintained.
- Cloud services can be vulnerable to attack, putting a
company’s sensitive information at risk. When
considering a cloud service, an organization must
remember that all of its information is being managed by
a third party provider.