Computing Clouds
Before a discussion of the future of computing clouds it is important to first clarify what computing clouds are. Quoted online, "Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices as a utility (like the electricity grid) over a network (typically the internet). Clouds can be classified as public, private or hybrid" (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing). Most people refer to Apple's iCloud as the Cloud because on Apple devices the feature is automatically preset to be used through their mobile service provider, but there are many other sources of cloud storage available. Cloud usage actually dates back to the 1950's where thin clients with no processing capabilities connected to the companies mainframe computer to process information. Many companies still operate thin clients today to carry out simple computing tasks as they are cheaper to purchase than computers where the individual hardware storage may not be required.
Cloud computing is a type of grid computing that has evolved over the years. Grid computing, where several computers are networked to form a super, virtual computer to carry out large tasks. Performance is typically monitored by a host and productivity can be increased in grid computing because users can simultaneously work on tasks rather than save and forward to each other at different times. When we think of Cloud computing we think of the ability to save or store data to a host device and access it virtually through satellite or online. Cloud computing is this but also a way to virtually link devices to perform work and communicate simultaneously.
As mobile devices become more popular, along with the ability to store mp3 music, videos, e-books, and other content cloud computing will continue to have an increased desirability. Moore's Law states that capacities will continue to increase, as has been proven in recent mobile device technology, but Media System Dependency Theory is also in a way working against Moore's Law because dependency will also continue to increase, requiring more storage and device capabilities. A solution would be to have the ability to network to a cloud to meet storage requirements and possibly enhance processing speed of the device. I believe that a future in cloud computing in 2024 will be an increase in security technology jobs, since more relying on third party systems will increase the need for enhanced digital security. In the Moore's Law tab I discussed the challenges of producers and consumers in increasing capacity while keeping hardware device costs low. While advertising is helping to bear this cost, advertisers could also contribute to cloud funds in return for exposure. I also believe that with the increased networking, data and storage sharing will become available. For instance, if a light user of a device with 32gb only needs 10gb, he or she could loan or share the other 22 gb for a fee or incentive.
Cloud computing is a type of grid computing that has evolved over the years. Grid computing, where several computers are networked to form a super, virtual computer to carry out large tasks. Performance is typically monitored by a host and productivity can be increased in grid computing because users can simultaneously work on tasks rather than save and forward to each other at different times. When we think of Cloud computing we think of the ability to save or store data to a host device and access it virtually through satellite or online. Cloud computing is this but also a way to virtually link devices to perform work and communicate simultaneously.
As mobile devices become more popular, along with the ability to store mp3 music, videos, e-books, and other content cloud computing will continue to have an increased desirability. Moore's Law states that capacities will continue to increase, as has been proven in recent mobile device technology, but Media System Dependency Theory is also in a way working against Moore's Law because dependency will also continue to increase, requiring more storage and device capabilities. A solution would be to have the ability to network to a cloud to meet storage requirements and possibly enhance processing speed of the device. I believe that a future in cloud computing in 2024 will be an increase in security technology jobs, since more relying on third party systems will increase the need for enhanced digital security. In the Moore's Law tab I discussed the challenges of producers and consumers in increasing capacity while keeping hardware device costs low. While advertising is helping to bear this cost, advertisers could also contribute to cloud funds in return for exposure. I also believe that with the increased networking, data and storage sharing will become available. For instance, if a light user of a device with 32gb only needs 10gb, he or she could loan or share the other 22 gb for a fee or incentive.