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Cloud computing and gaming

Gaming as a Service (GaaS) allows games to be streamed directly from the cloud to any web-enabled device such as PCs, tablets or smartphones. This gives users 24/7 access to a library of games stored in the cloud.

Benefits for gamers include not having to purchase new hardware or game discs. They don't even have to wait for games to download or install on to their device as they can stream them almost instantly.

Cloud computing and file storage

The cloud offers the possibility of storing files and accessing, storing and retrieving them from any web-enabled interface.

Web service interfaces are usually very simple and easy to use, offering high speed and security for your personal files at any time, from any place. Many cloud companies allow free use of their storage services, but only for a limited amount of space.

If more storage is required, a monthly or annual subscription is usually required. Well known services include Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud and One Drive.

Cloud computing and sharing

Cloud file sharing is the process of using cloud computing-based technologies to share files such as word processed documents or presentations between different users.

Cloud file sharing works when a file is stored on a company's cloud servers. The file is uploaded using the cloud company's service control panel and, upon successful upload, the file is generated with a unique URL.

File owners can share this URL with multiple users to access and download the file. The file is stored on the provider's cloud storage servers and can be accessed globally at any time though the internet.

As well as file sharing, many of these companies offer cloud collaboration tools. These give users the ability not only to share but to co-author and edit files in real time.

These collaboration tools allow multiple users to amend, collaborate and comment on these shared documents as well as track the changes each user has made.