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What is the cloud?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cloud<\/strong> refers to the provision of IT resources such as storage space, computing power or software via the internet. Instead of storing data and applications on local servers or computers, they are operated in external data centers<\/strong>. This allows companies and users flexible, scalable and location-independent access to their digital resources. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

What role does the cloud play in companies?<\/h2>\n\n

The cloud provides digital resources <\/strong>such as storage space<\/strong>, computing power <\/strong>and software <\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

Access is via secure connections, usually over the internet. This has many advantages for users: they can access the services from anywhere, do not have to set up their own servers and do not have to worry about their operation and maintenance. Companies in particular can save<\/strong> significantly on personnel and IT costs<\/strong> with the help of the cloud. <\/p>\n\n

The term cloud computing<\/strong> is often used synonymously with the cloud. However, it is also sometimes used to describe the process of users using resources from the cloud. <\/p>\n\n

Why do we talk about the cloud at all? There are various explanations as to why remote servers are referred to as the cloud. One theory: In its early days, the internet was often visualized in graphics as a cloud. The cloud was then adopted for the provision of resources via the internet. <\/p>\n\t\t

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