Cloud computing and cloud storage and their role in the development of information technology

This comparative study aims to address the common confusion between the concepts of cloud computing and cloud storage, and the lack of awareness regarding the comprehensive role of cloud computing in enabling advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, compared to the limited role of cloud storage, which is restricted to storing and sharing data. The study highlights the importance of deepening the theoretical understanding of the underlying infrastructure of cloud computing and the essential distinction between data processing and data storage, which practically assists institutions in making informed investment decisions and selecting the most appropriate services to increase productivity and reduce costs. The study relied on a comparative methodology for analyzing and interpreting data related to cloud computing and its role in technological development, through a comparison between the two concepts, identifying the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges for each. The study concluded that cloud computing represents the main nerve of the contemporary technological revolution, providing a greater capacity for rapid response and automatic scaling, while cloud storage plays a vital and complementary role by providing the data foundation upon which innovations are built. The study recommends that institutions choose integrated cloud solutions that combine both cloud computing and cloud storage to ensure an effective and advanced digital environment.

Keywords: Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure, Modern Technology.