Cloud computing is a type of computing that relies on sharing computing resources rather than having local servers or personal devices to handle applications , so the phrase cloud computing means "a type of Internet-based computing," where different services — such as servers, storage and applications — are delivered to an organization's computers and devices through the Internet, and this is comparable to grid computing. How Cloud Computing Works C loud computing uses networks of large groups of servers typically running low-cost consumer PC technology with specialized connections to spread data-processing chores across them. This shared IT infrastructure contains large pools of systems that are linked together. Often, virtualization techniques are used to maximize the power of cloud computing. ...