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Clouds on IT horizon

The aim of this paper is to present and elaborate a new IT trend - Cloud Computing. Cloud computing is rapidly evolving and is becoming increasingly popular. Cloud computing represents the move from desktop applications toward Web applications and services. The actual computing is moved into the cloud so the users are using third-party services and paying for them on pay-per-use model. The cloud (data and services) can be accessed from any device connected to the Internet. There are currently three distinct cloud service layers and three cloud computing types in existence. Main characteristics of cloud computing are presented and potential benefits are explained. Some concerns and things that need to be corrected are being discussed. Major cloud computing service providers and some of their services are mentioned, as well as some predictions for the future.

cloud computing; computing; web applications; Internet

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