Cloud computing is a collection tools and technologies that allow individuals and companies to store and retrieve information through the internet. Cloud Service Providers are companies who manage and host infrastructure that enables cloud-based computing. Some of the most popular examples are email services (like Gmail and Outlook), online movie and music streaming and backup storage for iPhones.
Cloud computing can also be used to allow remote work. By using cloud tools employees are able to access files and software that they would not be able to use on their home computers. This is particularly beneficial in the event of an outbreak where workers could be forced to stay home and still be productive.
Cloud technology lets users save space by storing their software in the cloud instead of locally. This has many benefits that include making it easier to upgrade software in a short time, as software manufacturers can release new versions of their software frequently via the internet.
In addition to aside from reducing IT costs, the cloud can make it possible for small local companies to compete with multinational competitors. This is because the cloud shifts the barriers to entry into global markets to skill rather than size, so small businesses that are skilled and innovative can compete with established competitors.
