ABOVE's technology team has proven expertise in the area of cloud computing and distributed system architecture, design and deployment.

The key areas of focus are:

• Delivery of capabilities "as a service"
• Delivery of services in a highly scalable and elastic fashion
• Using Internet technologies and techniques to develop and deliver the services
• SOA based solutions and integration of web services across domains

Although cost is a potential benefit for small companies, the biggest benefits are the built-in elasticity and scalability, which not only reduce barriers to entry, but also enable these companies to grow quickly.