Mobile devices have become a part of our everyday lives. You probably never leave home without one. And while they can be distracting at times, they can also be a key part of increasing the productivity and connectedness of your team. Similarly, you’re probably already familiar with and use cloud computing to some degree. It’s just the way businesses are run in this day and age. But what happens when you combine the powers of these two? And how can it help your business? That’s what we will be talking about in this blog.
Mobile cloud computing, as the name states, combines both of these topics. This is often used to deliver or help run applications to mobile devices. Some examples of mobile cloud computing you’re almost certainly familiar with include social media and email applications. However, mobile cloud computing is also used in a wide variety of industries, from finance and commerce to healthcare. This method brings the strengths of cloud computing to mobile devices. But what exactly are the benefits of doing so?
Sharing resources. Apps run with mobile cloud computing aren’t as limited by the hardware and storage of the particular mobile device using them. Particularly data-intensive processes can be run on the cloud. This means that applications can be accessed and used from any operating system.
Improved battery life. With mobile cloud computing, apps can run more efficiently. This means less demand on your mobile devices, and in turn, less intensive use of their batteries. Mobile cloud computing keeps your devices running better and longer.
Fast and flexible. The speed and flexibility of mobile cloud computing make it simpler than ever for developers to get their apps to end-users quicker and easier. Apps and updates for those apps can be built and delivered rapidly to a variety of different operating systems.
Cost efficiency. Many cloud providers offer a pay-as-you-go model, making it more cost-efficient and scalable than maintaining your own on-premises servers. Another cost benefit of mobile cloud computing is that for applications your business uses internally, employees can install apps on their own mobile devices, rather than your organization purchasing specific devices or other hardware for everyone.
If you’re interested in learning more about mobile cloud computing, or any area of IT, and how it can fit into your organization, Broadline Solutions has the expertise and experience to advise and advocate for you.
