Week 9: Google Documents and Cloud Computing

This week we discussed the concept of cloud computing using the example of Google Documents. Cloud Computing is a format of creating documents, projects, etc. using the Internet for applications rather than downloading expensive software for applications. It involves a wireless hub of information technology in which users may collaborate or work individually on multimedia presentations, calendars, word documents or any other form of application without the actual software. This is the case with the application of GoogleDocs, in which users may create a document and return to it on any computer, not only the one on which the work was originated. Also, users may choose to share or collaborate on documents, thereby are allowed to change a document at the same time, in completely different places.

This YouTube video discusses the features and benefits of cloud computing, using enterprise cloud computing as an example.

This video clearly relates to the topic as it details the process of cloud computing and how the technology affects modern consumers.

Just as it relates to any business environment, cloud computing could easily relate to my interest of Public Relations. Public Relations work requires a lot of multi-tasking, as many different jobs must be completed each day in order to fulfill the many clients’ needs. Therefore, cloud computing would allow easy collaboration and transportation to different computers, for workers to let their work adapt to their busy schedule rather than vice versa.