Cloud computing is a paradigm whereby computational resources such as computers, storage and bandwidth can be rented on a pay-for-what-you-use basis. The cloud's chief advantages are elasticity and convenience. Elasticity refers to the ability to rent and ...

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Video: What is cloud computing? Like any other major tech project, moving workloads into the cloud needs a solid business case -- one that takes into account all the likely costs and benefits -- before a company can decide whether it's the correct move.