Cloud computing refers to storing and accessing data over the Internet instead of on local hard drives. It enables businesses of all sizes to leverage powerful software and IT infrastructure, offering the scalability, flexibility, and competitive edge needed to compete with larger companies. Unlike traditional hardware and software solutions, cloud computing allows businesses to stay at the forefront of technology without the significant investment required for purchasing, maintaining, and upgrading physical equipment.

Cloud apps operate in the cloud but perform processing on a local device, requiring an internet connection only when downloading or uploading data. While parts or the entirety of the application software are typically downloaded from the internet when launched, cloud apps can function both online and offline. They sync content as needed, uploading or downloading data when an internet connection is available.

Cloud application development is the process of creating applications that run on cloud platforms. It involves multiple phases of software development, each designed to prepare the application for launch and market deployment. Cloud application development services assist enterprises in managing their cloud environments, whether by developing new cloud-native applications or helping to migrate legacy systems to the cloud, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and efficiency. These services help businesses harness the full potential of cloud technology while modernizing their software infrastructure.

Cloud applications enable companies to enhance and streamline their businesses in multiple ways. Accessibility of the cloud app via any web browser allows companies to provide services 24/7 anywhere, thus reaching wider audiences and prolonging standard working hours. This also makes it possible to collaborate online, which helps to streamline many working processes. Scalability of cloud solutions enables quickly adjusting to changes in workload together with cost optimization. 

There are the following types of cloud computing: public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud. Considering the specific features of your business, targets, and available opportunities, Innowise helps you choose the type that perfectly matches your requirements.

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provides instant computing infrastructure over the internet, eliminating the need for businesses to purchase and manage physical hardware. With IaaS, companies can easily scale their infrastructure up or down as needed, paying only for the resources they use.

Platform as a Service (PaaS) delivers both the underlying infrastructure (servers, storage, and networking) and the software environment necessary for developing, running, and managing applications. PaaS allows developers to focus on building applications without worrying about managing the underlying hardware and software layers.

Software as a Service (SaaS) refers to cloud-based applications that are developed, hosted, and maintained by third-party providers. These applications are delivered over the internet, allowing users to access them without needing to install or manage them on local devices.

The serverless model is similar to PaaS services, offering even more flexibility and scalability by abstracting away the need to manage servers. This model enables developers to focus purely on writing code, with the infrastructure and scaling automatically handled by the cloud provider. However, it comes with less control over the development environment compared to PaaS.