The introduction of the 'cloud' and its characteristics
as an efficient means of data storage and on-the-go access to
information is very appealing to modern businesses. It is natural
that businesses and individuals alike would desire a technology
that would accommodate their needs in an efficient and
cost-effective manner. Therefore, it is not surprising that the
number of businesses and individuals buying into the idea of cloud
computing has increased significantly over the years.
International Business Machine ("IBM"), a leading
cloud service provider already predicted that seventy-five per cent
of existing non-cloud applications will move to the cloud within
the next three (3) years. If this prediction becomes a reality, it
would mean that a good percentage of the world's data would be
swinging in the 'cloud'.
