IBM cloud computing:
Rethink IT. Reinvent business.
What is cloud computing?
Cloud computing changes the way we think about technology. Cloud is a computing model providing web-based software, middleware and computing resources on demand.
By deploying technology as a service, you give users access only to the resources they need for a particular task. This prevents you from paying for idle computing resources. Cloud computing can also go beyond cost savings by allowing your users to access the latest software and infrastructure offerings to foster business innovation.
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Highlights from IBM cloud
IBM SmartCloud
SmartCloud is the IBM vision for cloud computing. Accelerate business transformation with capabilities from IBM cloud offerings:
Architecture for private and
hybrid cloud
IBM SmartCloud Foundation is a set of technologies that serve as the underpinnings of cloud computing. Start here to take your first steps towards building and deploying your private or hybrid cloud.
Cloud computing as a service
for IT
IBM SmartCloud Services are platform and infrastructure capabilities delivered as a service on cloud. Deploy applications in minutes versus weeks, while accessing advanced administration and management control.
Software as a service (SaaS)
business solutions
IBM SmartCloud Solutions are a suite of software capabilities available on cloud. Log on and use security-rich and reliable business solutions without the hassle of downloading or installing them on your physical machine.
- Collaboration and social business
(Social business on cloud) - Business process management
(Social business on cloud) - Web analytics and enterprise marketing
(Smarter commerce on cloud) - Enterprise marketing management
(Smarter commerce on cloud) - Business analytics and optimization on cloud
- Smarter cities on cloud
Tales of a smarter cloud
How does IBM SmartCloud work around the world?
Learn about how some of the thousands of IBM customers
and partners use cloud computing.

Freie Universität Berlin uses IBM cloud-based supercomputing to fight cancer.
IBM SmartCloud gives a Malaysian Multimedia Development Corporation the technological edge.