: As IoT grew, the paradigm shifted toward processing data closer to the source (the "edge") rather than sending everything to a centralized data center to reduce latency.

Cloud systems automatically control and optimize resource use by leveraging a metering capability (e.g., storage, processing, bandwidth). Key Paradigms and Service Models

: Provides a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without the complexity of building and maintaining the infrastructure. Software as a Service (SaaS)

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