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Cloud

What is a Cloud? Definition and meaning

A cloud is an internet-based service that provides storage space, application software or computing power.

Data is uploaded to a provided server via the internet and stored there. This allows you to access your data from all kinds of devices while at the same time saving storage space.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a cloud provide?
A cloud provides storage space, application software or computing power as an internet-based service over the internet.
How does a cloud work?
Your data is uploaded to a provided server via the internet and stored there. Access then happens online, so the data does not have to sit locally on the individual device.
What are the benefits of a cloud?
A cloud lets you access your data from all kinds of devices while saving local storage space. How this fits into end-to-end company software is shown by the overview of functions from projectfacts.