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What Is FaaS in Cloud Computing?

If you’ve come across the cloud computing term “FaaS,” you might be confused about its meaning. Function as a Service (FaaS) is a cloud computing service model designed for light, short-running workloads — usually smaller code units. It is typically used in microservices architecture, and its processes are often event-driven. While FaaS shares some similarity...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 13 Mar'25 Last Updated: 31 Mar'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

What Is SaaS (Software as a Service) in Cloud Computing? Meaning, Examples, Pros & Cons Explained for 2025

Cloud computing solutions delivered through the Software as a Service (SaaS) model are everywhere these days. From streaming services like Netflix and Hulu to productivity services like Slack and Microsoft 365, SaaS has become part of our daily lives, both professionally and personally. SaaS is one of the three main cloud delivery models, the others...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 20 Feb'25 Last Updated: 31 Mar'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

Private Cloud Computing: 2025 Info Guide

Private cloud computing’s limited accessibility makes it the most desirable option when data security and privacy are most critical. Beyond security and privacy, private cloud computing also offers deeper insights and more control, but typically requires a significant initial investment. This article examines private cloud architecture while highlighting its benefits, challenges and how it works....

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 06 Feb'25 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25
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Edge Computing vs Cloud Computing: Definitions, Examples, Key Differences & More in 2025 

In this edge computing vs cloud computing comparison, we explore the definitions of edge computing and cloud computing, looking into their similarities, key differences, advantages, downsides and how they work. Cloud computing offers a centralized cluster of computing power over the internet, while edge computing brings computing power closer to data sources. That said, both...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 04 Feb'25 Last Updated: 31 Mar'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

Chinese Cloud Storage: Top Cloud Computing Companies & Cloud Providers in China in 2025

Adhering to data localization laws and data regulation in China is much easier if you use a Chinese cloud storage. Chinese data localization laws require sensitive personal information and important data to be stored in China, and the government must authorize any transfers outside China. This means that most of the best cloud storage services...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 08 Sep'24 Last Updated: 05 Apr'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

What Is Green Cloud Computing? The Status of Green Cloud Storage in 2024

Climate change is real, and we'll all have to do something, however small, to pitch in and help save the planet. One way is to use green cloud storage, and we've put together a few providers that offer it.

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 29 Aug'24 Last Updated: 05 Apr'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

13 Common Cloud Computing Vulnerabilities & How to Manage Them

Cloud computing vulnerabilities refer to weaknesses in cloud systems, services or configurations that attackers can exploit to gain unauthorized access with bad intentions, such as disrupting operations or compromising data integrity. As cloud adoption increases, addressing these vulnerabilities is key to ensuring cloud security and protecting sensitive data. Some of the most severe impacts of...

By Mercy Wawira — 08 Aug'24 Last Updated: 05 Apr'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

Cloud Computing Infrastructure: Definition, Components, Delivery Models, Adoption Models and Benefits

Cloud computing infrastructure is the suite of servers, storage, networks and software that deliver cloud computing resources. Servers are physical computers in the data centers, while storage is the hardware that records and accesses data. The software allows access to the servers without a physical interface, and the network side connects the physical and virtual...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 02 Aug'24 Last Updated: 05 Apr'25
Facts checked by Goran Nikolić

13 Disadvantages of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing has become the backbone of major technological trends such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and the Internet of Things. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 pushed companies to adopt cloud computing even more quickly. The use of cloud computing services jumped as businesses moved online to handle remote work and digital services. In early...

By Mercy Wawira — 01 Aug'24 Last Updated: 05 Apr'25
Facts checked by Goran Nikolić

Types of Cloud Computing: Deployment Models and Services Explained

Cloud computing is a broad term that refers to any digital service or resource that is delivered to the user over the internet. The different types of cloud computing can be subdivided into two categories: the deployment model (aka how the product is delivered), and the service type or “service layer” (aka what product is...

By Aleksander Hougen — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 12 Apr'25