This note provides a general overview of cloud computing and how businesses are using it to achieve their digital goals. Specifically, it outlines the different service models that cloud computing supports, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, and Software-as-a-Service. It also details some of the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing, and it reviews the cloud computing industry and some of its top players. It includes video of Jim Miller, a tech industry executive and an expert in the field, discussing power use and efficiency, the business case for hyperscalers, and the evolution of cloud utilization.
Along with additional related notes, this technical note is updated regularly in response to changes in the technology and industry. At the Darden School of Business, it is taught in an MBA course on “Digital Operations.”
