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Advantage of Cloud Computing for Schools

Cloud computing offers Schools a low cost option for using high concept computing systems. All that's needed is an internet connection which is low cost.

Students and teachers can share their work without having to use paper. Using paper is costly both to the environment and in monetary terms and is therefore no longer the only viable way.

IT admin including licensing issues, software updates and IT security management will all be taken care of by your Cloud provider. Removing the admin burden allows educational facilities to concentrate on their core business and be more productive.

As confidential and critical data can be stored centrally in the cloud there is less exposure to threats such as the loss or theft of laptops or USB flash drives.

Cloud can be used in underdeveloped or emerging countries creating a way of being able to teach children who would not ordinarily have access to education.

Cloud Computing in education gives better choice and flexibility to education IT departments. The platform and applications you use can be on-premises, off-premises, or a combination of both, depending on your academic organization’s needs.

You choose a subscription or, in some cases, a pay-as-you-go plan—whichever works best with your organization’s business model.

Scale your infrastructure to maximize investments. Cloud computing allows you to dynamically scale as demands fluctuate.

Software and storage are hosted and supported on the servers of the cloud computing provider, so, Schools don't buy software that only one person uses, invest in technologies that are quickly outdated, or spend hours and hours on technical support.

Cloud computing, in a nutshell, is a way to provide computer applications to users without the need for those users to purchase, install, or support software on their local computers and/or servers. Cloud computing provides Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), meaning not only is the software hosted on a remote computer, but data are stored remotely too.

Benefits of a Browser Based Application for your School

Cross platform compatibility

Most web based applications are far more compatible across platforms than traditional installed software. Typically the minimum requirement would be a web browser of which there are many. (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Crome, Safari to name but a few). These web browsers are available for a multitude of operating systems and so whether you use Windows(XP/7/8), Linux or Mac OS you can still run the web application.

More manageable

Web based systems need only be installed on the server placing minimal requirements on the end user workstation. This makes maintaining and updating the system much simpler as usually it can all be done on the server. Any client updates can be deployed via the web server with relative ease.

Reduced costs

Web based applications can dramatically lower costs due to reduced support and maintenance, lower requirements on the end user system and simplified architecture. By further streamlining your business operations as a result of your web based application additional savings can often be found.

Less Manpower needed to Manage the System

Application can be hosted on other servers which completely removes the need for your on site staff to maintain the systems. Or if you want then the software can be installed on your own servers too and can be accessed in your Intranet.

Simple to use and Learn

If your employees can browse the web to check the emails and bank accounts, they can quickly and easily learn the browser based software too.

Data Security

 Data in browser-based systems resides on high performance hardware servers owned by companies whose sole purpose is to provide secure data environments. By using their services, you greatly reduce your data loss risk. Data is not on the company site and so is not subject to natural or other disasters. Data is more secure because of regulations and standards adopted by the companies providing the data servers or hardware.

Easily customisable

The user interface of web-based applications is easier to customise than it is in desktop applications. This makes it easier to update the look and feel of the application, or to customise the presentation of information to different user groups.

Accessible Anytime from Anywhere

 Browser-based systems are accessible from any computer, laptop, tablet or a browser based Mobile. In today's world we cannot ignore this advantage.