2. People used to install software on their computers
But that’s changing
People are switching to the Cloud
So they use online software
You’re expected to know about the basic concepts
And the advantages & disadvantages for people and businesses…

3. Standalone software is installed on your computer, from a CD or downloaded
Key advantage
It’s on your hard-drive so runs fast & doesn’t need the Internet
Standalone software
= Installed software

4. Online software is accessed over the Internet via your web browser

5. Online software is accessed over the Internet via your web browser
= Cloud software
Key advantage
Can access software on all devices eg PC, tablet & mobile

6. Standalone software
= Installed software
Traditional way of working
Online software
= Cloud software
Becoming more and more common

7. Online Software - Advantages
Back-Up & Restore
Having a back-up online means a copy of your files are stored on web servers
So you can restore the files if there’s a problem.

8. Online Software - Advantages
Automatic Updates
Getting an upgrade used to mean waiting to get a new CD
But online software is updated automatically
No waiting!

9. Online Software - Advantages
Pay Monthly
You don’t need to pay a full price for a software product on a CD.
Instead, you can pay monthy so the software is more affordable.

10. Online Software - Advantages
Save on Hardware
A business doesn’t need to buy its own servers because the software & files will be stored online
So this saves the business money

11. Online Software - Disadvantages
Reliability
If your online software service is unavailable, you can’t access your files
And remember that even the most ‘reliable’ services do crash!

12. Online Software - Disadvantages
Reliability

13. Online Software - Disadvantages
Security
Your online service could be at risk from hackers wanting to access files
And remember that even the most ‘secure’ services have been hacked!

14. Online Software - Disadvantages
Security

16. Let’s now see online software in action by using Office 365…