2012 Quarterly statistics are not yet available for Cloud Computing since one quarter has not yet been completed. However, 2011 statistics show much promise with profits easily recorded.
Cloud computing is a way to store computer files and programs off of a physical server by storing it on a virtual server or network that you can access through the internet and maintained by a large software company. Cloud computing statistics refers to the size of the data stored on cloud servers and the market share or how much revenue is being generated by cloud computing.
I found three Cloud Computing magazines you might be interested in. They are; Alltop - Top Cloud Computing News, Cloud Computing Journal and TMC's Cloud Computing Magazine. I hope that you find these choices helpful.
Cloud computing is the sharing of information and software between businesses. At intel.com/cloud computing you will be able to find how to get free cloud computing. Also Bluepointdata.com and synaptic.com are places to start your search for free cloud computing.
Any computer website that has cloud computing on it should be able to keep you updated with news about cloud computing technology. I recommend Microsoft.
There is a good explanation of cloud computing at http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031. I think you can learn most of what you need to know there.
Cloud computing is better then normal grid computing as its cheaper to buy, use and maintain. Cloud computing can offer web hosting also which grid computing can not.
There is no normal cloud computing platform. Cloud computing is a new computer operating system that is becoming popular.
You can either go to: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing or searchcloudcomputing.techtarget.com/definition/cloud-computing for a full definition of what cloud computing is.
Cloud computing papers are papers that give the basic definition of cloud computing and explain it. Cloud computing is just a way that involves connectivity to the internet.
Cloud computing or grid computing depends on the task at hand. If you want to focus on a single enormous task, then go with grid computing. Cloud computing is more for multitasking.
http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 Info World can solve a lot of the questions you have regarding Cloud Computing. It offers several links and PDF files that go in depth on the subject of Cloud Computing.
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