Cloud Based Software Development

Platform-as-a-service (PaaS) is a type of cloud computing offering in which a service provider delivers a platform to clients, enabling them to develop, run, and manage business applications without the need to build and maintain the infrastructure such software development processes typically require.

Cloud is a powerful combination of cloud computing, networking, storage, management solutions and business applications that facilitate IT and consumer service.Cloud Solutions has suddenly jumped to the top of mind of most organizations and this interest is driven by a desire to significantly improve business and IT agility and lower the costs.Cloud computing, being internet based development and use of computer technology, is a paradigm shift in development and deployment of IT services. With cloud computing, details of IT infrastructure, management and control are abstracted from the user. Microsoft has entered the cloud computing space in a big way with its Azure Services Platform offering.