Cloud computing occurs when you use an internet
connection to access software, data, services, or platforms that are maintained
by third parties on their computer systems. Cloud computing is growing by
leaps and bounds. It has been estimated that the global market for cloud
computing will grow to $241 billion by 2020. If you have ever used Gmail, Hotmail, or Yahoo
mail as an e-mail provider, you have used the cloud. If you have ever stored or
shared photos using Flickr, Shutterfly, or I-phone storage, you have used the
cloud. Anyone who has watched YouTube videos, movies from Netflix, or
television shows on Hulu, or used Wikipedia, has accessed information that is
stored on the cloud. Businesses are using it a lot as well.
