​Cloud Computing has been all the rage with many business benefits cited in the drive to get businesses to move to this new way of conducting business. The question is, however, whether companies understand the true benefits of Cloud Computing, or whether they are just “computing in the cloud”. This is the view of Greg Montjoie, General Manager Hosting Solutions at Internet Solutions.

“There is a distinct difference between computing in the cloud and true Cloud Computing,” says Montjoie. “Computing in the cloud is basically when a person accesses specific applications via the internet to perform computing tasks.” Cloud Computing on the other hand is so much more, allowing for seamless maintenance, migration and optimisation of hardware, regardless of geographic location. “As with any technology, companies really need to look at the full spectrum of features to ensure they maximise the benefits they derive from changing the way in which they operate,” he says.