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The ultimate guide to understanding cloud computing and how it can benefit the insurance industry as well as contribute to improving business efficiency
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The ultimate guide to understanding cloud computing and how it can benefit the insurance industry as well as contribute to improving business efficiency

WRITTEN BY : DERIN CAG

Cloud computing has become a staple in the business world , and for a good reason . It offers a wide range of benefits to help businesses of all sizes scale without worrying about the upfront costs . " There ' s no better way to optimise costs ; gather , process and analyse data ; and achieve the agility needed to meet the changes in demand and customer behaviour than cloud computing ," said Franco Salonia , CEO at DinoCloud .

The insurance industry is no exception and can benefit from the cloud in many ways ; to reduce costs , speed up processes , and improve data management .
This feature article highlights some of the benefits and drawbacks of cloud computing while exploring how it is being used in the insurance industry to improve business performance .
What is cloud computing ? One way to describe cloud computing is to think of it as a giant pool of resources that businesses can tap into as needed . It is a way to outsource IT infrastructure , software , and services so companies don ' t have to worry about the upfront costs or manage the technology themselves .
Cloud computing falls into three categories : public , private , and hybrid .
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