Cloud Computing

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  • Cloud computing

    Allows users to download files using the internet, rather than storing data on a local device
  • Cloud computing

    1. Data stored on cloud servers
    2. Data accessed over the internet
    3. No need to access data locally
  • Advantages of cloud computing

    • Cost effective
    • Unlimited storage
    • Automatic software updates
    • Backup and recovery
    • Greater accessibility
    • Reduction in carbon footprint
  • Bandwidth
    The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a fixed amount of time, measured in bits per second
  • Disadvantages of cloud computing

    • Bandwidth limitations
    • Potential downtime
    • Security risks
  • Cloud computing for gaming

    • Allows access to a larger customer base
    • Increased sales and profits
    • Customers pay less
    • Immediate game downloads
    • No need to purchase hardware
  • Cloud computing for file storage

    • Ability to store large data files
    • Automatic saving of draft files
    • Permanent online storage
  • Cloud computing for file sharing

    • Allows collaboration and sharing of files globally
    • Synchronisation of changes across versions
  • Google Docs is an example of file-sharing using the cloud