Denis O'Sullivan is the director of NetworkedWorld and chairs the Supply Chain Integration Technology Forum of CILT UK. He has expertise in cloud computing and how it can benefit logistics operations. Cloud computing provides computing services via remote servers accessed over the internet rather than through local hardware. It allows data access from any device from any location. Software as a service models in the cloud can provide benefits over traditional on-premises software such as lower upfront costs, flexibility, scalability, and real-time collaboration capabilities. Logixcentral is an example of a vehicle scheduling software application provided in the cloud that can optimize routes and improve logistics efficiency.