Technology is worthwhile because it shortens the distance between what we want and what we have. Push a button, and hey presto, a car picks you up, wherever you are. Be on your way home and the house warms up before your arrival.
Cloud computing is being embraced as a way to have access to software and services wherever you are. Cloud customers can take advantage of the huge benefits that only cloud providers can give, like powerful AI features in small and simple devices and apps. The cost is the loss of ownership of, and…