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Introduction to Cloud Technology

Cloud computing is the delivery of various internet services. Such tools include
data storage, servers, databases, applications and networks. Cloud-based storage
allows you to save files on a central network rather than on a proprietary local
storage device or hard disk. So long as an electronic device accesses the
internet, the data and software programs are available for use. For many
reasons,

Cloud Computing is a popular option for individuals and companies, including
cost savings, productivity increase, speed and efficiency, performance and
protection.

What is Cloud Technology?

Cloud computing technology is an on-demand technology where users utilize
the IT resources over the internet platform and work on pay-per-use
mechanisms instead of the previous subscription-based technologies.
Below are a few points:

 It refers to cloud computing which stores data and resources in an online
server, and user fetches the same for their use instead of saving directly in
the computer’s hard drive, which is not secured and safe for use.

 Cloud here refers to virtual space or online platform, and the technology
becomes widespread where the end users can store large files and
applications on remote servers, which gives them the facility to work
remotely from anywhere in the world.

 Some of the Cloud technology services provide the end-users to consume
the facility at a certain price, where some technology services provide
facilities over the network to some specific set of user clients to use the
resources.

There are various cloud technology services, which are very popular and widely
used in today’s world are huge storage and its backup, testing and maintaining
apps, analysing data and delivering relevant software on demand.