Robert Green: The Continuing Cloud CAD Controversy, Part 2

CAD Manager Column: The Continuing Cloud CAD Controversy, Part 2

Another excellent CAD Management article by Robert Green, owner of www.greenconsulting.com.

"This week we continue to explore cloud-based CAD tools and why you might want to tread carefully with adopting fully cloud-based products, especially when considering Internet speed and connectivity. In the last edition of the CAD Manager's Newsletter, I made the case that cloud-based applications and data hosting solutions have their weaknesses. But aside from potential problems such as security vulnerabilities and provider outages, what else might we want to consider? Are there situations where cloud-based solutions make sense?"

Topics include:

• The Could - Like WANs - Can be Slow
• Workstation + LAN = Power to the User
• WANs Can Be Optimized
• Could the Cloud Ever Make Sense?
• Summing Up

Cadalyst Magazine - The Continuing Cloud CAD Controversy, Part 2 - CLICK HERE