Cloud computing has revolutionized IT infrastructure and services globally, with Japan playing a key role in this transformation. In this article, I will talk about the journey of cloud computing in Japan, starting from the pre-COVID-19 era, then moving to the acceleration driven by the pandemic and its current state.
Understanding Cloud Computing: Private, Hybrid, and Public Cloud
Before we dive into the journey of cloud computing in Japan, it’s crucial to understand the different types of cloud services quickly.
- Private Cloud: This cloud service environment is dedicated to a single entity. It can run on infrastructure owned by the company or in a third-party data center facility.
- Public Cloud: This is a cloud service environment built, controlled, and maintained by a third-party provider. Multiple organizations use the services through different payment models (such as pay-as-you-go or membership). For example, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
- Hybrid Cloud: This combines public and private cloud environments. For example, a financial company can run public cloud services on privately owned infrastructure through AWS Outposts or Azure Stack.
