Cloud Computing: Powering the Digital World
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence—over the internet (the “cloud”) rather than using local servers or personal devices. These services are typically offered by cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS) , Microsoft Azure , and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) . The cloud offers three primary service models: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) – Provides virtualized hardware resources like servers and storage. Platform as a Service (PaaS) – Offers tools and frameworks for developers to build and deploy applications without managing the underlying infrastructure. Software as a Service (SaaS) – Delivers fully functional software applications over the internet, like Gmail, Dropbox, or Salesforce. How Cloud Computing Works Cloud computing operates through a distributed network of data centers located around the world. When you use a cloud service, your data and app...