Cloud Computing Disadvantages - Unit 6

Vulnerability/Security issues

All your information, including important business/personal information would be stored on the cloud which is vulnerable to hacks

Cloud Computing Cannot Always be Used

Cloud computing requires an internet connection to use and is inaccessible without one

Cloud Computing can sometimes be slower

Even with very fast connection speeds, web based applications can sometimes be slower than accessing a similar software or program on a desktop or laptop computer

Limited Features

Many web based applications do not have as many features as conventional computer programs, however this is changing and new apps have enhanced features

Cloud Computing will not work well on low speed connections

Web based application and large documents and images require a lot of bandwidth