What Is the Cloud?

What Is the Cloud?

The cloud simply means computing power, storage and software that run on someone else's managed servers and are accessed over the internet, rather than on a machine in your own office.

It matters because the cloud lets you rent exactly the capacity you need, scale up or down on demand, and avoid the cost and risk of buying and maintaining your own hardware.

An Everyday Analogy

Using the cloud is like using mains electricity instead of running your own generator. You plug in, use what you need and pay for what you use — someone else handles the power station.

  • Pay as you go rather than big upfront purchases.
  • Scale instantly when demand spikes.
  • Access anywhere with an internet connection.
  • Resilience built in across data centres.

Why It Matters to You

Moving to the cloud changes how you budget for and run technology, usually for the better.

  • Lower upfront costs and predictable monthly billing.
  • Capacity that grows with your business automatically.
  • Maintenance, security patching and backups handled for you.
  • Faster launches because the infrastructure is ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the cloud secure?

Reputable cloud providers invest heavily in security — often more than a single business could. The key is configuring it correctly, which we manage for you.

If you need a hand with any of this, your Progressive Robot delivery team is ready to help. Raise a ticket from the Support area of your client portal or speak to your account manager and we will guide you through the next steps.

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