The effect of cloud computing applications on the efficiency of businesses: A research on the retail sector

Rapidly developing technology and increasing competition have caused institutions to follow and capture technological developments in their sectors. The ever-growing developments in the field of information and communication technologies make the use of technology very important and force businesses to take advantage of these developments. Cloud computing technology is one of the leading technologies that provide ease of use and access. Cloud computing is the most important technology of today and future, where information, software and hardware are combined and rising at the basis of the idea of online use of the system. Businesses can provide access to information systems at a lower cost, with more advanced technology, remote access and create a structure with a high level of security and this structure a sustainable identity has become the main objective. Cloud systems are systems that organizations can easily manage by getting as much resources as they need from service providers. Thanks to these systems, the desired data can be easily accessed via a smartphone, computer or tablet. Thus, it is possible to provide access only from any place where there is an Internet connection, without the need to install additional software on portable devices. The aim of this study is to provide benefits such as business tracking, time and cost savings for people who work in the retail sector and have access to cloud computing technologies is to analyze and examine the effects on applications.