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How Is Cloud Data Influencing The Transportation Industry

Mikkie Mills / 3 min read.
June 22, 2017
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Cloud computing is the use of a large network of remote servers that are hosted on the internet to manage, store, and process data as opposed to using a local server or a personal computer. It is also referred to as the on-demand delivery of database storage, computer power, and application, among other IT resources through a cloud platform. In cloud computing, no major investment is needed for hardware and time to manage data. It makes it possible to access unlimited resources instantly and only pay for what is needed.

How Cloud Data Works

Cloud computing has assured the availability of data to everyone through the on-demand model. Cloud computing technology involves storing and accessing programs and data over the internet as opposed to the traditional computer hard drive. This model of computing has transformed individual and business access to data around the world. It provides a simpler way of access to storage, database, servers, and other services through the internet.

Types of Cloud Data

There are three main types of cloud computing that include infrastructure as a service (IaaS), Software as a service (SaaS), and Platform as a service (PaaS). Each of these types has a unique application and purpose, which should be selected depending on an organization‘s needs.

Benefits of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is a cheaper way to access, store, and manage data without investing heavily in the servers and data centers. By using this model of computing, an organization benefits from the large economies of scale. It eliminates the guessing on the capacity needs because the organization can access as much or as little as it would need within a minute’s notice.

The cloud computing environment provides new IT resources that reduce the time used in locating resources. The increased agility for organizations reduces the cost and time of operation. The increased agility and simplified data management help organizations to focus on the business aspects rather than data infrastructure. It also enables the organizations to go global within a short time providing a better experience and lower latency for their stakeholders.


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The Influence of Cloud Data on Transportation

Cloud computing has transformed businesses in many ways. For instance, traditional transportation has been using an IT setting that allowed the industry to share information regarding a vehicle’s diagnostics and passenger counts using the local network. The advent of cloud computing has enhanced the information flow in the industry by enabling stakeholders in the transport industry to store more fleet data. Indeed, this is the main area that cloud computing has had the largest impact on the transportation industry.

The majority of vendors provide software as a server (SaaS) models or online hosting to the transportation companies. The SaaS enables the customers to use the software by accessing it online at a small monthly fee. Since these tools could have many benefits to the business, the real value of the transportation industry is the cloud intersection with the fleet management devices. It saves a lot of time and money by bypassing SaaS to pass data directly to the cloud from the fleet management devices.

Using fleet management systems such as a comprehensive towing software enable the users to have a real-time access to any critical information about the vehicles. It provides automated alerts on any violation of the business rules and can keep track of the maintenance needs of the vehicles. The transportation companies use the GPS to collect real-time data. This has allowed the logistic managers to deploy resources effectively when responding to the needs of their business.

Conclusion

It is apparent that cloud-based solutions are important in helping an organization get more value from its operations. The impacts of cloud data on the logistic companies include the provision of real-time pricing, inventory, and the elimination of investment in infrastructure. It has helped transport organizations to have more real-time control over critical processes to ensure efficiency.

Categories: Cloud
Tags: Cloud, cloud computing, cloud type, transportation

About Mikkie Mills

Mikkie is a freelance writer from Chicago. She is also a mother of two who has found a love for analytics and big data. She also loves sharing her ideas on interior design, budgeting hacks and DIY. When she's not writing, she's chasing the little ones around or can be found rock climbing at the local climbing gym.

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