Cloud Computing: Adavantages and Disadvantages

Cloud computing is a service that computing power to clients on an as needed basis. A more detailed explanation of cloud-based copmuting can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing.
Advantages of cloud computing:

• Access to costly software
• Virtually unlimited storagae space
• Automation of tasks
• Time saving
• Cost effective

Disadvantages of cloud computing:

• Unproven results
• Lack of control on the part of clients
• Lack of trust
• Very few providers
• Security concerns