Cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of IT resources—such as servers, storage, databases, applications, and networking—via the internet, allowing organizations to access scalable and flexible technology without the need to maintain physical infrastructure. For business owners, cloud computing translates into operational agility, faster time-to-market, and the ability to innovate at scale. By shifting from traditional on-premise systems to cloud-based platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and IBM Cloud, organizations can focus on their core business while leveraging enterprise-grade technology.
Cloud Services are on-demand computing services delivered over the internet, including storage, servers, databases, networking, software, and analytics. They allow businesses to scale resources easily, reduce IT costs, and access technology without managing physical infrastructure.
The different layers of cloud services are: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) – Provides virtualized computing resources like servers, storage, and networking (e.g., AWS EC2, Microsoft Azure). Platform as a Service (PaaS) – Offers a platform for developers to build, test, and deploy applications without managing the underlying infrastructure (e.g., Google App Engine, Heroku). Software as a Service (SaaS) – Delivers software applications over the internet on a subscription basis (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft 365). Function as a Service (FaaS) – A serverless model where code runs in response to events without managing servers (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
