What is Cloud Computing?
Posted on April 16, 2025
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—like servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and more—over the internet (“the cloud”). Instead of owning and maintaining physical servers or data centers, businesses can access these resources on-demand from cloud providers.
Benefits of Cloud Computing
- Cost Efficiency: Pay only for what you use, reducing capital expenses.
- Scalability: Easily scale resources up or down based on your needs.
- Accessibility: Access your data and applications from anywhere with an internet connection.
- Security: Cloud providers offer robust security features and compliance standards.
- Disaster Recovery: Built-in backup and recovery options help protect your data.
Types of Cloud Services
- IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service): Provides virtualized computing resources like servers and storage. Example: Microsoft Azure, Amazon EC2.
- PaaS (Platform as a Service): Offers a platform for developers to build, test, and deploy applications. Example: Google App Engine, Azure App Services.
- SaaS (Software as a Service): Delivers software applications over the internet. Example: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace.
Common Use Cases
- Hosting websites and applications
- Data backup and disaster recovery
- Email and collaboration tools
- Remote work and file sharing
- Running virtual desktops and business software
Cloud computing empowers small businesses to operate more efficiently, securely, and flexibly. Contact us to learn how we can help you move to the cloud.
