The document summarizes a presentation on cloud computing given by Norman Wiseman and Rachel Bruce of JISC. It defines cloud computing and discusses different cloud service models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS). It outlines benefits of cloud like flexibility, cost savings, and environmental benefits but also risks around costs, data protection, contractual issues. JISC activities are described to help institutions develop cloud strategies including research on cloud adoption, brokerage services to negotiate deals, and support for flexible service delivery pilots across UK universities.