Cloud server based control

An apparatus comprising:

• at least one processor;
• and
• memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to:
• receive data that is configured to control at least dispatching operations associated with a conveyance device, and
• distribute the data to a controller associated with the conveyance device.

A system comprising:

• a plurality of conveyance devices;
• at least one controller configured to control operations associated with the plurality of conveyance devices;
• and
• a cloud server configured to distribute, to the at least one controller, data that is configured to control at least dispatching operations associated with each of the plurality of conveyance devices.