Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing resources (whether software, platforms, or infrastructure) as a service over the network. Cloud computing allows users to access services without bearing the burden of planning, purchasing equipment, building infrastructure, or even maintaining it. The term ‘cloud’ is used as a metaphor for the internet. So, what exactly is cloud computing?

Let’s take a real-world example: when you want to travel from one city to another, you don’t buy a train; you simply buy a ticket and pay based on your usage. The train service provider handles the maintenance of the trains, tracks, and personnel. Similarly, cloud computing involves using computing resources managed by the service provider, with payment based on actual usage. The service provider handles all infrastructure management, and users only pay for the services they utilize.

Cloud computing and storage solutions provide individuals and businesses with a wide range of capabilities to store and process their data in third-party data centers, leveraging resource sharing to achieve higher efficiency and cost savings.

What is Windows Azure?

Windows Azure is an open and flexible cloud platform that allows you to quickly build, deploy, and manage applications across a global network of Microsoft-managed data centers. You can use any language, tool, or framework to build your applications. Additionally, you can integrate public cloud applications with your existing IT environment.

Public Cloud Office 365

Your entire Office suite is now in the cloud. As a Microsoft Cloud Accelerate partner, CWL Systems offers the expertise and experience to guide you through every step of your cloud journey—from procuring Microsoft Office 365 to deployment, migration, and building customized solutions tailored to your needs.

Office 365 combines the powerful Office applications you know with enterprise-grade email (via Exchange Online), document collaboration (via SharePoint Online), and instant messaging and video conferencing (via Lync Online), all seamlessly integrated for maximum productivity across all your devices—from PCs to smartphones and tablets.

 

 

Since it’s a cloud-based service hosted by Microsoft, you benefit from always having the latest technology without the need for server upgrades. Additionally, you get built-in virus/malware protection, automatic backups, and a 99.9% uptime guarantee backed by a financially-secured service level agreement.

 

Private Cloud

 

A Private Cloud is a cloud computing platform deployed within a company’s firewall, giving the IT department full control over its management and security.

Big Data Solutions

 

Big Data solutions are designed to process large or complex data sets that exceed the capabilities of traditional data processing applications. These solutions offer efficiency, scalable storage platforms, and enhanced business agility.