Cloud computing is all the rage in the business IT world as companies of every size make an effort to consolidate IT spending and resources to become more profitable. However, an understanding of cloud computing risks is necessary before any business owner make the move to the cloud. Risks like internet connection outages, cloud hosting server crashes and data security issues can make a business unable to function. Also, disputes between cloud providers and clients can result in service disruptions that leave businesses out in the cold without access to their software or their data.