How ‘cloud computing’ can save your business

The BBC’s Xanthe Hinchey reports on how technological advancements like ‘cloud computing’ can help companies manage the impact of bad weather.
January 6, 2011 3:27 by shafeer
Snowstorms, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, floods, earthquakes… Just when everything seems to be stable, extreme acts of nature can have disastrous effects, costing global businesses billions of dollars.
However, evolving technology like “cloud computing” has created a sea change for companies, enabling businesses to manage their potential risks and beat Mother Nature-induced chaos.
Read more: The economic cost of nature
Source: BBC
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