Cloud computing is an infrastructure and software model that enables ubiquitous access to shared pools of storage, networks, servers, and applications. It allows for data processing to be done a privately-owned cloud or a third-party server. This creates maximum speed and reliability. But the greatest benefit is its ease of installation, low maintenance, and scalability. This way it grows with your needs. IaaS and SaaS cloud computing has skyrocketed since 2009 and now it’s all around us. In fact, you’re probably reading this on the cloud right now.