5 Cloud-Based Software
The convergence of powerful, multicore computer hardware and high-speed networking has led to the development of “the cloud.” Put simply, the cloud is a very large number of remote servers that are offered for rent by companies that own these servers. You can rent as many servers as you need, run your software on these servers, and make them available to your customers. Your customers can access these servers from their own computers or other networked devices such as a tablet or a TV. You may rent a server and install your own software, or you may pay for access to software products that are available on the cloud.
The remote servers are “virtual servers,” which means they are implemented in software rather than hardware. ...
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