Cloud computing provides computing services over the internet. These services include things like virtual machines, storage, databases, and networking that are needed for IT infrastructure. Cloud computing also offers newer services like Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI).
Unlike traditional data centers which are limited by their physical infrastructure, cloud computing can expand rapidly using the internet to deliver services. This means if you need to increase your IT infrastructure quickly, you can use the cloud. The cloud allows you to grow your IT footprint rapidly without waiting to build a new data center.