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  Cloud computing has revolutionized how businesses operate, enabling scalability, flexibility, and efficiency across industries. But not all cloud services are created equal. The three main service models —  Software as a Service (SaaS) ,  Platform as a Service (PaaS) , and  Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)  — each serve unique purposes in the technology ecosystem. Understanding these models helps organizations choose the right approach for their needs, whether they’re looking to deploy full applications, develop custom software, or manage infrastructure in the cloud. 1. Software as a Service (SaaS) SaaS  delivers complete, ready-to-use software applications over the internet. Users simply log in through a web browser, and everything from servers to updates is managed by the provider. With SaaS, there’s no need to install, maintain, or update software locally — it’s all handled automatically. Examples  include Google Workspace, Salesforce, Zoom, and...

  In cloud computing,  Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)  stands out as one of the foundational pillars. It provides the essential building blocks — servers, storage, networking, and virtualization — through the cloud, allowing organizations to run workloads without maintaining physical hardware. What Is Infrastructure as a Service? Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a  cloud computing model  that delivers virtualized computing resources over the internet. Instead of buying and managing physical servers or data centers, businesses can rent IT infrastructure from a cloud provider on a pay-as-you-go basis. IaaS serves as the backbone for deploying and managing applications, hosting websites, running enterprise workloads, and supporting development environments. It offers flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency that traditional on-premises setups simply can’t match. Key Components of IaaS Compute Virtual machines (VMs) and containers allow users to scale ...