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Essay / Information and Communication Technologies: Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing (CC) is the most used terminology in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in modern years. CC offers a revolutionary paradigm of virtual new business creation with anytime, anywhere accessibility. CC uses exciting ICT inventions such as virtualized computing, the Internet and distributed computing, to provide a powerfully integrated system. Goggle, Microsoft, IBM and AMAZON are (CC) providers in the ICT sector. According to Siclovan (2012), cloud computing is known as the ability to access resources (such as databases and applications) around the world through a network in minimal time. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) are the three CC classifications of services. CC is also categorized into three parts regarding users: Private CC (enterprise users), Public CC (general users), and Hybrid CC (public and private users). Many CC products have been used by normal users such as Facebook, Dropbox and SkyDrive. Some products are also created for businesses, such as virtual storage, virtual operating system, and SharePoint (email service). However, despite some limitations, cloud computing has great potential as a future framework for businesses as it offers significant benefits to business owners. Cost reduction, availability and flexibility are the main benefits of CC for businesses, but security must be guaranteed. For starters, ICT companies can view cost reduction as a huge benefit of CC. A business depends on the classic ICT model and has many expenses such as energy consumption, hardware, software, maintenance, IT staff and others; nevertheless, CC providers can provide ICT systems and applications...... middle of paper ...... responsible for CC security. In fact, the same security issues can also be encountered in traditional ICT. In summary, cloud computing promises to be the future framework for enterprise ICT due to the significant benefits offered, but it also has some limitations. Cost savings, availability and flexibility are some of the achievable benefits. Cost savings can be achieved in terms of energy saving, infrastructure and operations. CC offers flexible services with a variety of personalized services and with the ability to upgrade, downgrade and exit. CC is designed to provide available and accessible services without time and place restrictions. However, security is a major issue for businesses, but the responsibility is shared between the CC provider, the business and third parties. Some research indicates that by using private CCs and enforcing certain policies, this problem can be eliminated..