Cloud computing disrupts traditional data centers by allowing applications and services to be accessed through web browsers or APIs from anywhere without upfront capital costs, instead charging users based on actual usage. This empowers those without technical expertise to access technology, gives greater freedom to innovate without risk of wasting resources, and allows companies to focus capital on other priorities instead of infrastructure.

1. Cloud computing is disruptive to the data center
• Cloud Application Architectures definition for the cloud:
• The service is accessible via web browser or network API
• The service requires zero capital expenditure
• The service is quot;pay for what you use, as you use itquot;
• Implications
• Empower access to technology to those with need, not
knowhow
• Greater ability to innovate—the freedom to make
mistakes
• Increased ability to focus precious capital on other needs
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