Cloud Computing

Subject: Science and tech

Context:

Using openly accessible satellite data and a cloud computing platform, an international team has developed a powerful tool for a near real-time mapping of flood extent. 

Concept:

• Cloud computing is the delivery of different services through the Internet. These resources include tools and applications like data storage, servers, databases, networking, and software.
• Rather than keeping files on a proprietary hard drive or local storage device, cloud-based storage makes it possible to save them to a remote database.
• As long as an electronic device has access to the web, it has access to the data and the software programs to run it.
• Cloud computing is a popular option for people and businesses for a number of reasons including cost savings, increased productivity, speed and efficiency, performance, and security.