Cloud-Based Solutions for Organizations

Running head: CLOUD-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
ITS 532 MODULE ONE: CLOUD-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
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CLOUD-BASED SOLUTIONS 2
Introduction
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services such as storage, databases,
intelligence, software, analytics, and networking via or over the internet i.e. cloud so as to offer
faster economies of scale, flexible resources. This paper will briefly explain Apple iCloud, IBM
SmartCloud, and Google G Suite cloud service providers
The primary function of the three cloud service providers
Apple iCloud
Apple icloud is an Internet-based back-up which connects macOS and iOS and makes
everything work seamlessly. One of the major function of Apple icloud is for storage. In here
Apple users can share, store, and upload documents and then access the data and docs from any
computer so as long as it is connected to the internet. In addition, with Apple icloud one is able
to back-up apps and data of their iOS devices and if the Apple device is stolen or lost one is able
to track the device as well as send the message to display on the screen of the device. Different
from other cloud service providers Apple iclould helps one protect their Apple products by
helping them locate them when they are lost. The service also helps one securely keep their
videos stored up to date on all of their devices (O'Grady, 2016).
IBM SmartCloud
IBM was formed as a merger of three companies i.e. the Computing Scale Company,
Tabulating Machine Company, and the International Time Recording company. The company
offers cloud services to all its clients. The organization offers both platform as a service
commonly known as PaaS and infrastructure as a service commonly known as IaaS. With the
IaaS companies can access virtualized IT services like networking, power, and storage via the
internet. With PaaS, organizations are able to run, deploy and manage the various types of