Cloud computing

What is cloud computing?

Cloud computing describes the provision of IT resources such as storage, computing power and applications via the internet. Instead of operating their own servers or hardware on site, companies are using cloud services provided by providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud are provided. These services are divided into three main categories: IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service) and SaaS (Software as a Service).

Advantages and possible applications

Cloud computing offers numerous advantages such as scalability, cost savings and flexibility. Unternehmen können ihre IT-Ressourcen je nach Bedarf anpassen und zahlen nur für die tatsächlich genutzten Dienste. Weitere Vorteile sind High availabilityas cloud providers offer a reliable infrastructure and the ability to access data and applications from anywhere. Cloud computing is used in many areas, including Data analysis, software development and backup solutionsand drives digital transformation in companies.