The cloud computingWhat up? Clouds computing, what the heck? Maybe the clouds in your head - Axy says... and I say - Yeah, you got that right - the cloud computing.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has its definition: "Cloud computing is a model for enabling convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g. networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction."
So, what does that mumbo jumbo means? Each time you use your web-based e-mail account, you are using cloud computing. Are you editing your documents on the go with Google Docs? Again you are the proud user of cloud computing. Are you storing your files on Microsoft's SkyDrive? Yet again this is cloud storage service. The best thing about cloud computing is that you don't need a high end pc to get the job done. Sometimes a mere smartphone with a decent web browser is enough. The way the pc tablets and many electronic gadgets evolved past the years makes these devices the weapon of choice for many cloud services users. The future is fast (app)roaching - making the cloud (app)s part of our everyday life! Is this good or bad for ya? Looking forward for your comments, have a good one!
Link: Cloud computing explained
