Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. It allows companies to access computing resources over the Internet rather than build and maintain computing infrastructures themselves. Major benefits of cloud computing include flexibility, disaster recovery, automatic software updates, increased collaboration, and the ability to work from anywhere. Several telecom companies, such as Orange, Etisalat, Vodafone, and Ericsson, provide cloud computing services to help businesses move online to enhance performance and efficiency.