Managed Service

Cloud Computing

The delivery of computing services — servers, storage, databases, networking, software — over the internet on demand.

Infrastructure as a Service

Cloud computing model providing virtualised computing resources like servers, storage, and networking over the internet.

Platform as a Service

Cloud computing model that provides a platform for developers to build, deploy, and manage applications without managing infrastructure.

Software as a Service

Cloud computing model that delivers software applications over the internet on a subscription basis.

Function as a Service

A serverless cloud computing model where individual functions are executed in response to events.

Serverless Computing

A cloud execution model where the provider dynamically allocates resources, charging only for actual compute time used.

Cloud-Native

An approach to building applications that fully exploit cloud computing advantages like elasticity, resilience, and automation.

Private Cloud

Cloud computing resources used exclusively by a single organisation, either on-premises or hosted by a third party.

Public Cloud

Cloud computing resources shared among multiple organisations and available to the general public over the internet.

Cloud Cost Optimisation

Strategies and practices for minimising cloud computing expenses while maintaining performance and functionality.

Spot Instance

A cloud computing option that uses spare capacity at significantly reduced prices with the possibility of interruption.

Cloud Orchestration

The automated arrangement, coordination, and management of complex cloud computing systems and services.

A lightweight, portable software package that bundles application code with all its dependencies for consistent execution.

A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in isolated containers with consistent environments.

An IT architecture combining on-premises infrastructure with public and private cloud services.

A distributed network of servers that delivers web content to users based on their geographic location.

The automated management of containerised application deployment, scaling, networking, and availability across clusters of machines, with Kubernetes as the dominant platform.

The set of policies, technologies, and controls deployed to protect cloud-based systems, data, and infrastructure.

A device or software that distributes network traffic across multiple servers to ensure no single server is overwhelmed.

Cloud infrastructure operated within national boundaries under local jurisdiction, ensuring data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, and protection from foreign government access.

Monitoring

The continuous observation of system performance, availability, and health using automated tools and dashboards.