Hands-On Edge Analytics with Azure IoT

Cloud service providers

Cloud service providers offer users the computer storage and computer processing they require at the time that they require it. A power plant is a good analogy for what cloud service providers offer. The following diagram illustrates this concept:

As we can see, the power plant generates electricity and the electricity is sent out on power lines for use by customers. Customers pay only for the electricity they use. The power company is responsible for providing a steady flow of electricity when it is needed. The power company is also responsible for building and maintaining the power plant and keeping it up to date. ...