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Cloud Computing

Definition

The delivery of computing services over the internet ("the cloud").

Deep Dive

Cloud Computing is the on-demand delivery of IT resources and applications over the internet with pay-as-you-go pricing. Instead of owning, operating, and maintaining physical data centers and servers, businesses can access technology services, such as computing power, storage, and databases, from a cloud provider like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure. This paradigm shift offers immense flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, allowing organizations to innovate faster and respond to market changes with agility.

Examples & Use Cases

  • 1Using Google Workspace for email and document collaboration
  • 2Netflix streaming services hosted on AWS
  • 3Salesforce providing CRM software as a service

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