Cloud computing is a distributed computing paradigm where shared resources, including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence, are provided over the internet (“the cloud”) to offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale. Cloud computing can be divided into three main categories: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). IaaS provides virtualized computing resources, PaaS offers a platform for developing and deploying applications, and SaaS provides access to applications over the internet. Examples of cloud computing services include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
Cloud computing offers numerous advantages to businesses, including reduced costs, increased scalability and flexibility, faster innovation, increased collaboration, improved data security, access to the latest technology, and a reduction in IT complexity. It also has a lower environmental impact than on-premises computing. Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses operate, enabling them to become more agile and competitive in the digital age.