Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence—over the internet (“the cloud”) to offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale. Users typically pay only for the cloud services they use, helping them lower operating costs, run their Infrastructures more efficiently, and scale as business needs change.

Examples:

  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides virtualized computing resources over the internet.
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS): Google App Engine allows developers to build and host applications on Google’s Infrastructure.
  • Software as a Service (SaaS): Microsoft 365 offers cloud-based productivity applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Use Cases:

  • Data Backup and Storage: Businesses use cloud storage solutions like Dropbox and Google Drive for secure data backup and easy sharing.
  • Web Hosting: Companies host their websites on platforms like Bluehost or AWS to manage traffic and scale resources dynamically.
  • Big Data Analytics: Organizations utilize cloud-based analytics tools like IBM Watson to process large data sets without Investing in extensive local Infrastructure.