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Cloud Computing FAQ

I have observed that a lot of people have a lot of questions about cloud computing so I am putting together a little FAQ about Cloud Computing.

What is Cloud Computing?

Cloud computing is Internet (“cloud”) based development and use of computer technology. It is a style of computing in which IT-related capabilities are provided “as a service”. This allows users to access technology-enabled services from the Internet (“in the cloud”) without knowledge of, expertise with, or control over the technology infrastructure that supports them.

Is Cloud Computing New?

Not really, it has been around for a while. Like all things in IT, the concept has had several names but the general concept has been around almost as long as we have had internet applications.

What are some exapmples of Cloud Apps?

Google Applications, Salesforce.com, Amazon.com etc.. See our Cloud Computing Applications page for more examples…

Who are the leaders in this space?

Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, Google, CSC and more…See our Cloud Computing Companies page for more examples…

Who are some of the infrastructure leaders in this space?

Cisco, Juniper, Rackspace, Intel, AMD and more. …See our Cloud Computing Infrastructure page for more examples…

What are some of the uses of Cloud Computing?

Enterprise applications, Personal Applications, Social Media, Government Applications, Military Applications and healthcare apps.

Which companies have made predictions about the future of Cloud Computing?

Gartner, Forrester and IDC.