We don't understand the benefits and risks of cloud computing clearly enough to make a decision about adoption.

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Most small manufacturers now consider cloud computing the best way to log orders and track customers. They typically pilot cloud computing to ensure data security is adequate.

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Some small manufacturers that have used cloud computing have reported temporarily losing orders during network outages.

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An independent consultant has estimated that the cost of moving to accounting software in the cloud would be between $15$ percent lower and $20$ percent higher than the current software used by your company.

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Some small manufacturers that have used cloud computing claim that their data is safer now than when they stored it on their own servers.

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Some small manufacturers that have used cloud computing have reported the loss of sensitive information, such as customer information and manufacturing designs.

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We should pilot the use of a cloud service for our sales management system.

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Most small manufacturers have piloted a sales management system in the cloud before full$-$scale adoption to test for security issues.

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