Cloud computing provides benefits such as reduced costs through pay-per-use pricing, automated updates and security patches, scalability and flexibility to add resources on demand, accessibility from any device, and shared resources. However, cloud computing also faces limitations such as reliance on internet access, security and privacy concerns if sensitive data is stored in the cloud, vendor lock-in if it is difficult to switch cloud providers, and service level agreements must support business needs.

1. 1.4 Benefits and limitations of
Cloud Computing

2. Overview of the Drivers &
Limitations

3. 1.4.1 Main benefits of Cloud
Computing
• Reduced Cost (the pay-per-use, economics of scale)
• Automated (updates, security patches, backups,…)
• On demand (Flexibility + Scalability = Elasticity)
• More Mobility (accessible from any web enabled
device)
• Shared Resources (multi-tenancy)
• Back to core business
• More for less

4. 1.4.2 Cloud Computing Limitations
• Internet access (no internet = no Cloud)
• Security (how do you know?)
• Privacy (what legislation or regulations?)
• Vendor lock-in (staying with a provider to avoid the hassle
of moving to another)
Plus or Minus
• Service Level Agreement
• Do the clauses support your business?
• If so it is a plus!
(customer responsibility; it takes two to tango!)