1. What are Cloud Service Providers?

A cloud service provider is a third-party company that provides scalable computing

resources that businesses can access on demand over a network, including cloud-based
compute, storage, platform, and application services.

In simpler terms, cloud services providers are companies such as AWS(Amazon),

Microsoft, and Apple. These companies provide services to businesses such as,
computer storage and computer software. (Google, 2023)

2. What is Platform as a Service?

Platform as a Service, also known as PaaS, is a type of cloud computing service model
that offers a flexible, scalable cloud platform to develop, deploy, run, and manage apps.
PaaS provides everything developers need for application development without the
headaches of updating the operating system and development tools or maintaining
hardware. Instead, the entire PaaS environment—or platform—is delivered by a third-
party service provider via the cloud. (Google, "What is Platform as a Service (PaaS)?",
2023).

3. What are the benefits of cloud computing?

Cloud computing is a term used to describe the delivery of on-demand computing
resources—hardware, storage, databases, networking, and software—to businesses and
individuals via a network (usually the internet). Cloud computing enables organizations
to access and store information without managing their own physical devices or IT
infrastructure. (Google, "Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloud Computing", 2023)

The Benefits
 Faster time to market
 Scalability and flexibility
 Cost savings
 Better collaboration
 Advanced security
 Data loss prevention

4. What are the disadvantages of using cloud computing?

The disadvantages
 Risk of vendor lock-in
 Less control over underlying cloud infrastructure
 Concerns about security risks like data privacy and online threats
 Integration complexity with existing systems
 Unforeseen costs and unexpected expenses
(Google, "Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloud Computing", 2023)
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