4 Benefits of On-Demand Computing

As user needs change, so does technology. With this in mind, following are four benefits of on-demand computing:

As-Need Deliver

Computer users today demand many things from their systems, eg, movie watching, CD burning, file transferring, file editing and storage, etc. Depending on profession, some will have more of a need for certain services and less of a need for others.

Why is this important? Because on-demand computing delivers resources to the end user on an as-need basis.  And, these system resources can either be maintained within a user's enterprise, or made available by an outside service provider. This is also the idea behind cloud computing, the most exciting phrase in IT today.

This type of -- if you will -- a la cart computing, leads to the next benefit which is...

Conservation of System Resources:

On-demand computing was created to meet the fluctuating needs of users - effectively and efficiently. Precisely because user demands can change significantly from one time period to another, it can be difficult and costly to ensure system functionality during peak periods.

On-demand computing solves this problem to a great degree because it conserves system resources, ensuring that peak performance needs can be met. A custom application delivery solution can also be implemented to further enhance the network's efficiency by defining whether users are connected remotely and limiting the programs they can access based on their roles in the enterprise.

Saves Money:

On-demand computing saves money in a number of ways. As discussed just above, it conserves system resources.

Another way it saves is that its computing model is built on foundational applications created years ago. For example, many web-based application service providers (ASPs) assisted in the development of the "rented” software concept.

Instead of a business investing in the creation and maintenance of their own complicated servers, they simply "rent" them from third parties, saving lots of money in research and development (R&D) costs, as well as ongoing testing and maintenance.

Levels the Playing Field:

On-demand computing levels the playing field for smaller enterprises by giving them the tools they need to turn out the same high-quality content as their larger competitors.
By simply renting the same capability, they get the benefit of the technology they want without the added expense. This is particularly important for startups, or smaller firms looking to expand aggressively.

On-demand computing allows them to use their expansion dollars smarter - and reach their goals quicker.

Article Written By: Stephen Reis
About the Author: Mr. Stephen Reis is an experienced network administrator and is the webmaster of VDIprinting.com and other websites.