Everyone's talking about cloud computing, find out what it can do for you.

Cloud computing is simply subscribing to various IT services, such as email, customer relationship management systems or web conferencing, which are provided by a third party. You pay a monthly charge depending on how many PCs you have.

Why should I ‘go to the cloud'?

Because it means you don’t have to worry about your IT – you can focus on your business instead. You pay for what you want at the time that you need it, and if your requirements change, you simply change your subscription. It’s also easier to manage your cashflow and you don’t need upfront capital investment.

Of course, you may still prefer to have your IT on-premise, especially if you have very specialised, or older business applications. Many businesses are combining cloud services with on-premise according to their business requirements.