Cloud is a metaphor for the internet while an application is a computer software which performs specific tasks. It follows that application cloud is a software offered to the users by cloud providers but the user needs not to install the software, upgrade or maintain the application servers. The application is accessed and managed via a web browser with the host giving access to the application from a remote cloud infrastructure made available through the internet. The email and Facebook are examples of cloud-based applications.

If you are a company whose operations rely heavily on the Information Technology (IT) department, application hosting UK enables you to surrender the team's work load to other professionals who will among other functions

* Perform upgrades

* Back up data

* Generally maintain your system

This leaves your IT team to focus on other important functions.

Hosting your application on HostRunWay's cloud comes with great benefits

* Ease of maintenance - This is so because there is no software to download and your system's software and hardware is the sole responsibility of the host. You only ensure internet access.

* Affordability - It is relatively affordable since the license fees for a new software is eliminated.

* Minimal risk - You can test a new hosted application using a free trial model before committing your resources

* Accessibility - it is highly accessible from whatever location 24/7 given a reliable internet connection.

Application hosting also easily integrates into different systems and has well functioning customer support systems plus the updates are centrally installed.

In order to host any application, it is important to take care of

* Storage requirements- Both NAS and SAN, how much space is needed now and how much additional for each year.

* Back up storage and disaster recovery facilities.

* Service level agreements- should be clearly stated in terms of all the core areas to be covered and availability hours. Additionally define the operational tasks involved, from installation to upgrading and the terms.

* Licensing and contracts - these are an important component of any application hosting arrangement.

* Functionality of the system- ensure your deployment operates as intended before going live. Clearly define the types of tests to be conducted.

There are presently several application hosting firms but HostRunWay leads the pack. HostRunWay is the perfect place for your software because they have:

* State of the art data centers complete with back ups and recovery mechanisms- These guarantee the security of your data. It is from there that your IT infrastructure needs from software installations to updates are taken care of.

* A team of techno savvy professionals- These professionals work tirelessly to save your firm money and time so you can rest assured that your data is safe and accessible anywhere.

* Prioritized the security of your data - your data will be constantly monitored at the world class centers and updated to comply with standards like DSS and SOC. HostRunWay offers hosting solutions such as corporate websites, custom applications, e-commerce websites and SaaS applications. All these at very affordable price. With them your firm will be able to realize a saving of both time and money.