More about the Cloud

Apparently, what we are doing is being described with a fashionable buzzword - Cloud Computing. As it often happens with buzzwords, this one is being used to describe anything that is not really understood. Well, I just happened to come across this fantastic video about Cloud Computing, where it is explained in simple terms.

Applying this to Condition Monitoring means that a virtualized application like InSite can run on any server and hence exists in the Cloud. The SaaS model lets users pay for what they use, per data channels they monitor. As a result, the monitoring service becomes a utility, which makes it so easy to implement and use. No headaches related to hardware-software issues, and easy outsourcing options for additional services.

And we shouldn't forget why we are doing this - Predictive Maintenance, right? It's knowing when the machines need maintenance, only before they break down and stop.