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Figure 7-4 – Popular cloud computing services

7.4 Infrastructure requirements

Cloud related infrastructure that facilitate the access to or the transmission of cloud data include broadband
infrastructure, internet exchange points (IXPs) and reliable electricity supply. Broadband connectivity is the
prominent requirement that will enable access to cloud computing services.

Figure 7-5 – Infrastructure requirements

7.5 Costs associated with cloud computing adoption

Cloud computing enables access to a multitude of services on the Internet. Thus, costs associated with cloud
computing adoption depend on the context such as the deployment model, the service category and many
others parameters including:
• licence fees;

• training on how to access cloud services;
• set up configurations; and
• Internet connection.

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