Cloud computing:Cloud Computing is a general term used to describe a new class of network based computing that takes place over the Internet, basically a step on from Utility Computing a collection/group of integrated and networked hardware, software and Internet infrastructure (called a platform). Using the Internet for communication and transport provides hardware, software and networking services to clients These platforms hide the complexity and details of the underlying infrastructure from users and applications by providing very simple graphical interface or API (Applications Programming Interface). What is Cloud Computing?:In addition, the platform provides on demand services, that are always on, anywhere, anytime and any place. Pay for use and as needed, elastic scale up and down in capacity and functionalities The hardware and software services are available to general public, enterprises, corporations and businesses markets Iot Definition:“The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.” What is an example of an Internet of Things device?:A lightbulb that can be switched on using a smartphone app is an IoT device, as is a motion sensor or a smart thermostat in your office or a connected streetlight. An IoT device could be as fluffy as a child's toy or as serious as a driverless truck. Some larger objects may themselves be filled with many smaller IoT components, such as a jet engine that's now filled with thousands of sensors collecting and transmitting data back to make sure it is operating efficiently Convergence of iot and cloud computing:Though Cloud Computing and IoT are the technoligies that function in different ways, both of them are symbiotic and mutually inseperable . Most of the data collected through Iot is processed in the cloud. Hence, these two have become the most closely associated internet technoligies. Convergence of these two technologies have the following :- Providing infrastructure to third party to help IoT data working over IoT devices. Developing pay-as-you-go cloud computing method. Providing connectivity required to share information beween IoT devices and derive meaning quickly.