"Cloud" computing is the term used to describe the
utilisation of the internet for the purpose of storing and
processing data using online technology services.
It enables multiple external users to use their PCs or other
technology-enabled devices to access storage and processing
capabilities of the cloud, any time, anywhere (as long as they
are able to connect to the internet).
Many desktop applications are already offered online - such
as Google Apps, Microsoft's Live Mesh, and Amazon S3.
These applications allow files to be stored in the cloud and be
accessible from internet enabled computers.
The massive processing ability offered by cloud computing,
empowers low processing power devices such mobile phones to
offer end-users services, which would not otherwise be
possible. For instance, a handset loaded with Windows Mobile
6.1 is able to provide better quality voice processing as the
required
