Simply put, cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence—over the Internet (“the cloud”) to offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale.

Cloud Computing. the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.

Although pay-as-you-go models and lower upfront costs make cloud computing more affordable, businesses should be wary of hidden charges. Data transfer fees, additional storage costs, fees for specialized support or technical assistance, and expenses related to regulatory compliance are a few examples.