Cloud services

What are cloud services?

Cloud services are computer services produced using cloud computing. The processing and/or storage of data is performed on a pool of computers with external suppliers accessed on the internet, typically with a web front end.

Clod services are typically simple and cheap to use for the individual user. Being accessed through simple web intrerfaces and/or mobile apps, they are available from various types of computers and devices, e.g. pads and smart phones.

Examples of cloud services

Cloud services for storing and exchanging data:

• Dropbox
• Google Disk / Google Drive
• iCloud
• Evernote

Cloud services for processing data:

• Google Documents
• Microsoft Office 365