8 ways the cloud is a no-brainer for manufacturers

摘要

Some people still debate the merits of using cloud computing in manufacturing, but there are specific cases when a cloud solution is the obvious choice. Many controversies about using the cloud come from outdated information about cost. But in the last few years, leading vendors have dramatically dropped the cost of running cloud-based solutions. Those economies add to the savings you gain from not having to build and support data centers and IT staff. Certain situations make cloud-based solutions the only rational option, including these eight situations.