What is Cloud Computing? What are the Benefits?

Sena Düzgün (Writer) 26 April 2024

What is Cloud Computing Technology?

Cloud computing is a service model that provides access to computer systems over the internet and offers computing resources such as data collection, processing and application execution on a shared platform. 

Basic Principles of Cloud Computing Technology 

  • Users can quickly procure and manage resources and services in accordance with their own requirements, providing rapid access to scalable resources. 
  • It enables the sharing of resources between multiple customers or businesses, ensuring that resources are used efficiently and costs are reduced, 
  • It enables resources to be quickly procured and released. The immediate needs of these users can be responded to quickly.
  • The use of resources or services used is measured, monitored, controlled and reported. This allows users to stay informed about the use of resources and optimize their costs.

The Importance of Cloud Computing Technology for Businesses 

It offers the opportunity to easily scale and adapt according to needs. 
Savings on hardware / infrastructure investments. 
Continuously up-to-date security measures in accordance with industry standards. 
Geographically dispersed teams can easily access data through cloud-based services. In this way, it accelerates business processes and increases cooperation by working together. 

Cloud computing is the present, not the future of information technology.