Cloud computing provides on-demand access to shared computing resources like networks, servers, storage, applications and services available over the internet. It allows users and businesses to access these resources as needed without having to manage physical infrastructure themselves. The average internet user was one of the early major adopters of cloud computing without realizing it through services like email, photo storage, and social media. Cloud computing is here to stay due to benefits like agility, scalability, lower costs and simplifying software deployment for businesses of all sizes.