--- title: "Cloud Computing: Facts and Myths" description: "The cloud has been criticized by some and lauded by others; get the real information here by reading cloud computing: facts and myths." image: https://blog.southeastcomputers.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/jumping_in_the_clouds-1.jpg --- **[Sage X3](https://www.southeastcomputers.com/sage-enterprise-management-infomation) | **[Sage 100cloud](https://www.southeastcomputers.com/sage-100cloud-information) | [Acumatica](https://www.southeastcomputers.com/acumatica-information) | [LATAM Fiscal Requirements](https://www.southeastcomputers.com/latam-fiscal-requirements-localize-sagex3-sage-500) | [Contact Us |](https://interact.southeastcomputers.com/contact-us) [ 888-773-2161](tel:888-773-2161)**** [![logo-naw-southeast-website](https://blog.southeastcomputers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-naw-southeast-website.png?width=578&height=160&name=logo-naw-southeast-website.png "logo-naw-southeast-website")](https://www.southeastcomputers.com) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ![Florida Miami Image](https://blog.southeastcomputers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Banners/Florida-Miami.jpg?width=2880&name=Florida-Miami.jpg "Florida Miami Image") # Blog Want our new blog posts delivered right to your inbox?  March 21, 2016 # Cloud Computing: Facts and Myths - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![authorIcon](http://www.sparkreaction.com/hubfs/Oceania%20Theme%202016/Images/authorIcon.png) By [Jaleidy Tannenbaum](https://blog.southeastcomputers.com/author/jaleidy-tannenbaum) ![topicIcon](http://www.sparkreaction.com/hubfs/Oceania%20Theme%202016/Images/topicIcon.png) [Cloud Computing](https://blog.southeastcomputers.com/topic/cloud-computing), [All](https://blog.southeastcomputers.com/topic/all) [![Cloud Computing: Facts and Myths](https://blog.southeastcomputers.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/jumping_in_the_clouds-1.jpg) ](https://blog.southeastcomputers.com/cloud-computing-facts-and-myths) Cloud computing, which has recently seen exponential growth, is the utilization of internet-connected servers or data centers to store business systems and data. This is in direct contrast to how it is done without the cloud – that is, the creation and maintenance of private on-site/in-house resources to store business systems and data.   Like all technology, the cloud has been criticized by some and [lauded by others](https://blog.southeastcomputers.com/using-the-cloud-for-a-competitive-advantage) – but we have the real scoop. Learn more about cloud computing: facts and myths: [![What's the Cloud Webinar](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/418036/a66ff3fe-343a-4f4d-8451-59a4e3955798.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/418036/a66ff3fe-343a-4f4d-8451-59a4e3955798) ## It Offers Flexible Access When hosted in the cloud rather than in-house, your business systems and data are available globally, as long as a person has an internet connection and the proper security clearance. ## It is Scalable The vendor who provides your cloud service is in control of storage capacity. Even if you have to start small, you can feel confident knowing that as your storage needs grow, your cloud capacity can also grow. ## It is Less Expensive than Non-cloud Solutions In a non-cloud environment, you frequently make software and hardware purchases based on what you are hoping to need in the future versus what you need now. With the cloud, however, you only pay for what you’re using – but upgrading is as easy as asking your cloud vendor for more space and being charged accordingly.   And, as with any technology, misconceptions about cloud computing abound. ## The Myths About Cloud Computing ### It is “One Size Fits All” There isn’t a single cloud solution that fits every business because business requirements vary widely and demand different cloud computing approaches depending on your industry and market segment. 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