Cloud Computing and its benefits
Cloud computing is a paradigm where computing resources are provided as a service over the Internet. Websites hosted on cloud hosting operate on clustered servers where online operations are not limited to a single server.
According to Wikipedia
Cloud computing is Internet- ("cloud-") based development and use of computer technology ("computing"). In concept, it is a paradigm shift whereby details are abstracted from the users who no longer need knowledge of, expertise in, or control over the technology infrastructure "in the cloud" that supports them.
Benefits of Cloud Computing
- Scalability: IT departments can add and subtract capacity as their network load dictates. Companies pay for only what they use.
- Easy Implementation: Without the need to purchase hardware, a company can get its cloud-computing arrangement off the ground in record time.
- Quality of Service: Cloud vendors offer 24/7 customer support and an immediate response to emergency situations.
- Frees Up Internal Resources: In-house IT departments can focus on business-critical tasks.
Cloud Computing Providers
Mosso: A well-known cloud-hosting provider using technical expertise provided by Rackspace US Inc.
Etelos Inc.: Etelos is positioning its Etelos Share service as a way for customers to inexpensively and reliably store and collaborate on files.
GoGrid: GoGrid enables you to deploy and manage load-balanced cloud servers. Pricing starts at 19 cents per hour.
3tera Inc.: 3tera's Cloudware offering aims to serve as a flexible architecture for developing and running large-scale cloud applications.
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Further reading: Cloud Computing – Its Need and Benefits | 3Tera | Mosso | GoGrid | Etelos