Good cloud analysis. I have a darker opinion of it. Cloud computing is the opposite tactic of a content portal but with the same goal -to bound the customer to your resources creating a defacto monopoly of service. It’s stingy too since subscribers are paying for access to host-based services. The end result will likely be that their access outside the subscrption DMZ will be restricted or additional fees applied -for security purposes of course.
Cloud computing is best left for mobile devices -for now. In a few years those devices will have the power and storage to avoid the cloud -it that’s still possible at the time.
when it comes to cloud computing.
Ask. For example, if your lawyer uses cloud computing, find another lawyer. Same with doctor etc.
cloud computing should be toxic to businesses.