Journal de génie informatique et des technologies de l'information

An Overview of Cloud Computing Technology and its Application on Library Services

Jayakumara*

Cloud computing is completely a new model in information and communication technology and it is regarded as the third revolution following the Personal computer and the Internet. This paper provides a brief overview of cloud computing, including its definition, characteristics and models. The paper also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing technology, as well as use of cloud computing to improve the library services.