According to National Institute of Standards and Technology, Cloud computing can be defined as “convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (for example networks, servers, storage, applications and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.” Resource pooling feature of Cloud enables it to provide service to a large group of customers by using different physical and virtual resources that are dynamically urged in accordance with the growing requirement.
There are basically three types of Cloud Computing:
- SaaS: Software as a Service
- PaaS: Platform as a Service
- IaaS: Infrastructure as a Service
Cloud Computing provides varied benefits to organizations, listed are ten of them:
Cloud computing provides the feasibility ofany person across the globe to access the cloud with the simple requirement of Internet connection.
Cloud computing can bevery easy to kick start and implement.
It cuts down the huge amount of money spent on licensing or purchase of software.
Countless storage capacity:
Organizations can increase their data storage capacity without the fear of server overload or software hassles.
Cloud Computing provides a faster response time when compared to routine servers and hardware.
Cloud computing is the solution for an organization’sincreased bandwidthbecause of its remote servers.
Secure storage of information on data centers prevents data theft and saves data loss against natural calamities and accidents.
Few people are required to work on cloud cutting down the requirement to train many people. It cuts down the need to learn about software and hardware.
Cloud computingperforms the server repairs and security checks thereby saves customer’s time and money.
By using the cloud servicesan organization would save around 30% of energy consumption when compared to organizations that use servers at workplace.
Cloud computing provides varied benefits to the organization in terms of savings or services thereby catalyzing change for the better!