Cloud Services

What Are Cloud Services?‍ ‍

Short definition:
Cloud services are IT resources—like storage, apps, and servers—delivered over the internet.

What this actually means for a business:
Instead of managing IT yourself, your systems are hosted, maintained, and supported in the cloud environment.

Common misconception:
Cloud services are not “set it and forget it”—they still require management, security, and optimization.

When this matters:
If you want more flexibility, reduced hardware costs, and better scalability.

Related terms: Microsoft 365, Azure, Cloud Computing