Cloud computing
Devices, especially mobile devices on which we process data and use apps, have become an indispensable part of our professional and private lives. Not only documents, photos, videos, and music, but also software should be available on all devices at any time. We want to share and edit our content with others.
This is possible with cloud computing. This IT infrastructure, also known as “data cloud”, enables access to a pool of IT resources such as storage space and software, as well as databases, infrastructure or computing power via a computer network. Data and applications are then no longer stored locally on one device, but on a remote server. The cloud is accessed via client software, browsers or apps.
Cloud strategy
Cloud strategy
The University of Vienna is aware of the growing importance of cloud services due to the advancing digitalisation and has therefore developed a cloud strategy.
Cloud computing models
Cloud computing models
Clouds differ in who provides the cloud and who can access it.
Attractiveness of cloud computing
Attractiveness of cloud computing
There are many reasons why cloud computing is attractive to users and businesses, including easy and fast access to data and services.
More information about the attractiveness of cloud computing
Risiks of public clouds
Risiks of public clouds
The risks of using a public cloud also depend on the provider of this cloud. Among other things, they concern data protection and data security and should be carefully considered.
Service models of cloud computing
Service models of cloud computing
Different IT resources can be provided in cloud computing. The service models indicate which IT resource is involved.
More information about the service models of cloud computing
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