What exactly is cloud computing, and how does it differ from traditional computing methods?

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Kyron Dias · Accepted Answer

Unlike traditional computing, cloud computing allows businesses to access software, hardware, and other services remotely while scaling up or down as needed. Companies only pay for the services they need, which can significantly reduce initial investment and ongoing operational costs.

Kyron Dias · Answer

Cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of IT resources over the Internet with pay-as-you-go pricing. Data is stored remotely in the cloud or a virtual space In Cloud storage there is no need to rack & stack servers and your/company’s files/data is stored on external servers typically managed by another company and you access these servers and manage your account remotely, where as on-premise storage means your company’s server is hosted within your organisations infrastructure and in most cases is physically onsite.

What exactly is cloud computing, and how does it differ from traditional computing methods?

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