Cloud computing includes using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet as opposed to a local server. This helps schools and educational systems to manage their content in a simpler way and it helps to cut IT cost. In fact, it is said that within one year, cloud computing in K-12 schools is expected to consume a quarter of the entire IT budget; four years from now, that figure will grow to 35 percent. Benefits of cloud to students and educators:

Storage: The Cloud allows its users to store almost all types of content and data including music, documents, eBooks, applications, photos, and much more

Accessibility: Any data stored in the Cloud can easily be accessed from almost any device including mobile devices such as phones or tablets.

Collaboration: Because the Cloud allows multiple users to work on and edit documents at the same time, it enables effortless sharing and transmission of ideas.

Resource and Time Conscious: With the availability of content online, it is no longer necessary for teachers to spend time and resources printing or copying lengthy documents or lesson plans.

Assignments: Cloud allows teachers to post assignments online. Students are able to access these assignments, complete them, and save them in a folder to be reviewed later.

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Cloud computing has become very popular in the last few years and many of the market researchers believe it to be the future but only if the security problems are eradicated. Not only businesses but also regular internet users are looking forward towards cloud computing through various ways like that of Dropbox, Google Docs and more to access their files in a fast, cheap and efficient manner. But this is one side of it. On the other hand experts are worried about the lack of data security it offers and the high risks of hacking involved. A recent survey reveals that 80 percent of the experts are suspicious on using cloud computing due to its security reasons. Cloud computing is at its nascent stage and it shall be given time so that the providers can improve over its security issues and to expand its usage freely in the coming future. Read more at: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/8449/20140615/cloud-computing-is-the-future-but-not-if-security-problems-persist.htm http://www.techtimes.com/articles/8449/20140615/cloud-computing-is-the-future-but-not-if-security-problems-persist.htm