Definition of Cloud

Computing
Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services—including
servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and more—over the internet.
These services allow individuals and businesses to access and utilize resources
on an as-needed basis, paying only for what they use.
Benefits of Cloud Computing

1 Cost-Effectiveness 2 Scalability
Cloud resources offer a cost-efficient way to Capacity can be easily scaled up or down,
manage, store, and analyze data. allowing flexibility as needs change.

3 Remote Accessibility 4 Automated Updates

Users can access data and applications from Automated software updates ensure the latest
any location with internet connectivity. features and security enhancements.
Types of Cloud Computing Services
Infrastructure as a Platform as a Service Software as a Service
Service (IaaS) (PaaS) (SaaS)

Offers virtualized computing Enables developers to build, test, Delivers software applications
resources over the internet, and deploy applications without over the internet, eliminating the
providing a scalable and flexible managing the underlying need for installation and
environment. infrastructure. maintenance.
Examples of Cloud Computing
Applications

Business Analytics Data Management Collaborative Artificial

Tools Intelligence
Cloud-based solutions Cloud services for Cloud platforms Cloud-based AI services
for processing and effective data storage, facilitating real-time for machine learning,
analyzing business data, backup, and recovery, collaboration and natural language
aiding in decision- ensuring data security. communication among processing, and data
making. teams. analysis.