Cloud computing providers are notable entities who have verifiably significant production cloud computing service offerings.

2. CLOUD COMPUTING……?
 Cloud is just a metaphor for the Internet.
 A white cumulonimbus cloud, doling out information as it floats.
 Storing data on a home or office network does not count as utilizing the
cloud.
Cloud Computing means storing and accessing data and programs
over the Internet instead of your computer's hard drive.

3. CLOUD COMPUTING
 Rapid Elasticity
 Measured service
 Network accessibility
 Resource pooling
 On demand self service
 Information security

4. BENEFITS OF CLOUD COMPUTING
 Lower computer costs
 Improved performance
 Reduced software costs
 Unlimited storage capacity
 Increased data reliability

5. TYPES OF CLOUD SERVICES
Private Cloud Community
Cloud
Hybrid cloud Public Cloud

6. REASONS TO CHOOSE THE CLOUD
 Secure: Data is based on the cloud does not mean it is more available to
potential criminals
 Accessible: With a cloud server, you will be able to access your reports
anytime, from anywhere.
 Mobile: You’re no longer tied to cables or wires of a traditional system, and
have all the benefits of a mobile and efficient point of sale.
 Speed: It runs at the speed of a local network, but has the security &
convenience of a cloud based model.

7. BEST CLOUD COMPUTING PROVIDERS
1. Amazon 2. DimensionData
3. SalesForce 4. Microsoft
5. SoftLayer Technologies 6.
CenturyLink
7. Google Cloud 8. Verizon
Terremark
9. Citrix 10. Joyent
Note: Cloud computing providers are notable entities who have
verifiably significant production cloud computing service offerings.