Are Local IT Companies Still Necessary With the Emergence of Cloud Computing?
The development of computing never stops - every few months it seems a new type of hardware is released onto the market which is better or more powerful. Similarly, new technologies are developed that on the surface supposedly makes life that much easier. One of the latest and greatest technologies coming to the market is Cloud Computing. Cloud computing isn't just some flavour of the month either; it really is the next big thing for business as well as individuals. In the future, companies may no longer have to buy hundreds of software licences for each device or keep large servers in-house for all their company data. Instead, they'll be able to utilise the power of the 'cloud'. The real question is with so many services becoming cloud-based, where does this leave your contract with your local IT Company? The thing with IT is that often you're not just buying a product, but you're investing in a service. What if you don't have time to learn the ins an