The Advantages and Disadvantages Associated with Cloud-based Software Systems

Cloud-based software systems – now more than ever – are a trending topic in the corporate world. And why shouldn’t they be? The cloud offers multiple benefits and advantages over local installations, and no hardware is required. At the same time, though, the benefits of cloud can often be outweighed by some of the potential downsides. Namely, privacy and security risks, insufficient connection speeds and power outages can all affect your cloud-based software usage experience.

The following infographic, compliments of the folks at Bizprac, demonstrates the pros and cons of implementing a cloud-based software system within your organization.