A new horizon for Cloud Computing [Science Daily]

I just came across this interesting article from Science Daily. I've highlighted some interesting trends mentioned in the article:

The outlook is bleak for laptops, hard drives and desktops – clouds are on the horizon and could change the way we use computers forever. [...] What seems certain is that cloud computing has the potential to bring about irreversible changes in the way computers are used around the world.

 “[...] the ultimate aim of cloud computing will be to mix and manage applications intelligently: for example, to create software that monitors the response of a machine or appliance in real time and controls its power supply, which would optimize energy consumption and save companies money”.

 “It's like three passengers sharing a taxi but not knowing that they're sitting next to one another: you effectively get three times the service but only need the energy for one journey”.

 “The cloud computing phenomenon is more than just another technological fad – it combines the benefits of outsourcing and pay-per-use and provides companies with a springboard for further innovation”

Read the full article from Science Daily here.