This document provides an introduction to cloud computing. It defines cloud computing as the on-demand delivery of computing resources like servers, storage, databases, and applications via the internet. Key benefits highlighted include lower costs, faster scaling, global access, and increased productivity compared to on-premise infrastructure. The document recommends moving to the cloud for proof of concepts, fast scaling needs, limited budgets, or when uptime is critical. It concludes with thanking the audience and providing references for further reading.