Cloud computing offers computing as a service, computation, software, data access and storage services can now be found through a single provider. End users no longer have to struggle with the hassles of knowing the physical location and configuration of the the system that delivers the services. Access ti vital information can be found conveniently and immediately, over delivered hosting services. Cloud computing is the next step to growing your organization and saving money while you make the switch. Cloud Computing is a term used to define information technology as a commodity in this present age, Business’s of all size and sectors require the ability to collaborate with clients and other business personal from anywhere and anytime.
What is the cloud?
The “cloud” is a friendly way of describing (Software, Platform or Infrastructure) as a service that is provided over the internet. Some cloud based services would be facebook, youtube, google apps and many more. Another way to think of the “cloud” is to think of it as a utility, like electricity. When you plug a device into a wall outlet, electricity flows. You didn’t generate the electricity yourself. In fact, you probably have no idea where the electricity was generated. It’s just there when you want it. All you care about is that your device works. The cloud works the same way, you don’t know how cloud works all you care is that your data is there when you login. Cloud Technology has been around for a long time. Every since you first signed up for a AOL email account you were using the “cloud”. Today we see that the cloud is more than merely a toy but a powerful tool that can help business save money
This video explains the cloud on a very friendly level.