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Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing Cloud computing is the latest buzzword in the Information Technology (IT). In this article I will try to explain what is cloud computing and the essence of cloud computing. Definition of cloud: Before we know what is cloud computing it’s very much essential to know what is a ‘cloud’. Cloud is a web or internet and which can be accessed throughout without any know boundaries over the internet. What is cloud computing? Cloud computing is a term used when software is hosted on a cloud. All the required services to run software are provided as a service over internet. Cloud computing allows you to deploy and access everything from single system to massive amount or IT resources on demand , in real time and at affordable price. There are number of companies which are currently providing this service. Following are some of the of companies which provide cloud computing facility. • Microsoft • Google • Amazon • IBM • Yahoo Cloud computing helps companies to reduce their cost