Developments in remote data access, storage, and collaboration technologies
have led to what is now know as cloud computing.
• Could computing users access computer services, such as data storage and
productivity software, using remote servers.
• Users of cloud computing are said to be working “in the cloud,” meaning that
users can access a variety of software and storage methods by using a computer
with Internet access and browser software.
• Google Docs is an example of cloud computing. Google Dos is a group of software
products available online, including word processing, spreadsheet, and
presentation software, such as a spreadsheet, save and store the document
online, and share the document with others to collaborate on changes– all
without owning or running the original software application