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@article{186192,
        author = {Prof.Akshay M Suryawanshi and Dr Ganesh Gorakhnath Taware and Mr Lokesh Ravindra Patil and Mr Himanshu Balu Dhangar and Mr Vaibhav Kaduba Suradkar},
        title = {Understanding Cloud Computing and Its Growing Importance},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {593-595},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=186192},
        abstract = {Cloud Computing is a revolutionary technology that enables users to access, store, and process data over the internet instead of relying on local servers or personal computers. It offers on-demand services such as storage, computing power, and applications, promoting flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency. This paper explores the core concepts, service models, deployment methods, and benefits of cloud computing, emphasizing its growing importance in modern IT infrastructure. With the integration of technologies like virtualization, containerization, and distributed computing, cloud computing has transformed industries by enhancing accessibility, collaboration, and resource utilization. 
Additionally, it supports emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT), enabling smarter and data-driven solutions. Cloud security and compliance frameworks have also evolved, ensuring better protection of sensitive information in multi-tenant environments. Furthermore, cloud computing promotes sustainability by optimizing energy consumption and reducing the need for physical hardware infrastructure. It also enables organizations to implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutions at a much lower cost compared to traditional setups.},
        keywords = {Cloud Computing, Virtualization, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Data Security, Scalability, Edge Computing.},
        month = {November},
        }