Research 3: Cloud Computing

What is cloud computing? In simple terms, cloud computing refers to the delivery of any computing services. This includes:
- servers
- storage
- databases
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
Is cloud computing a new technology per se? The concept of cloud computing isn't new. Nevertheless, it's being a far more common tool as accessibility grows and technology advance. It provides us access to resources when we need it, whenever we need it at a low cost, as long as an internet connection is present.
3 major cloud service models Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software as a Service (SaaS)
3 real-world domains where the application of cloud computing was (or can be) very enabling and effective It can be used in art to create images and gift cards of high quality with minimal costs. Cloud computing can also be used in e-commerce to perform data analytics and. A third application is in healthcare, where patient data and medical records can be stored securely and can be updated for all medical centers around the world in real time.
Economic/business model of cloud computing On-Demand Pricing: costs are entirely dependent on the usage of customers. Therefore one only pays for the amount of resources they use.