What is Cloud Computing:• The term cloud as used in computer language is synonymous with the Internet. Simply put, cloud computing is about easily accessing data and programs over the Internet, as opposed to a computer's hard drive. • There are four (4) main models of cloud computing: software as a service, platform as a service and infrastructure as a service. o Software as a Service allows users to subscribe to an application they use over the Internet. o Platform as a Service allows users to create their own custom applications. o Infrastructure as a Service enables users. o Security as a Service integrates security into an enterprise infrastructure on a subscription basis. • Many applications that people use every day are a form of cloud computing. Let's take a look at web emails for example. In today's society, email is an essential point of communication. Your emails are not stored on your computer, and neither is the email program. Instead, the program and your emails are stored over the Internet.Brief History: • Cloud computing dates back to the 1950s. Initially, cloud computing was only available to schools and businesses. To give an idea of ​​what cloud computing was like at the time, imagine a room (often called a server room) where a mainframe computer might be located. Mainframe users could access information through “dumb terminals” that facilitated access to the mainframe. Dumb terminals are simply output devices. Think of them as just a lifeless shell that draws its life from a mainframe or computer. In the 1950s, the very concept of cloud computing revolved around the idea of ​​cost-effectiveness. Organizations at the time had the funds to obtain mainframes...... middle of paper...... limited growth. Some cloud providers impose a limit on the number of users who can access a particular cloud. As organizations grow, the ability to grow and add users will become very important. • Support Lake – The days of having IT staff present to resolve issues are long gone with cloud computing. Customer service for cloud-based applications leaves a lot of room for improvement. If you leave an email, it may take some time to respond. This delay can really hurt a business that relies heavily on its applications to successfully run its business. The Future of Cloud Computing: • Software is moving away from hardware – The future of cloud computing is bright. With the emergence of cloud computing, organizations no longer have on-premises servers for operations. • Low-power processors and cheaper cloud • Improved security and reliability -