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International Business Machines (IBM) plans to invest $1.2 billion to expand its cloud services. computing and technology giant wants to bolster its presence in next generation of cloud storage and other services. project includes building 15 state-of--art data centres across world. IBM is having to adapt quickly to move from predominantly hardware-based company into one providing online services. It has experienced declining revenues for past six quarters and urgently needs to reverse this trend. IBM spokesman told reporters: "This is fundamental because this allows us global coverage." He added: "We are continuing to invest in where we think growth areas are going to be."

Wikipedia says: "Cloud computing is phrase used to describe variety of computing concepts that involves large number of computers connected through real-time communication network such as Internet." In reality, "the cloud" is metaphor for Internet. Clever marketing has created concept of cloud to create more sellable services. Users of cloud services keep their data and software on server ( huge computer) of company offering cloud service. There is no need to download anything or store information on home or work computer. Wikipedia outlines several deterrents to widespread adoption of cloud computing, including security, reliability and issues surrounding privacy.

 


 

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