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Cloud, data & platform systems · Core

Public cloud

Also called: public-cloud platform

ELI5

A provider runs shared cloud infrastructure for many customers.

Used in conversation

“The public cloud offers elasticity but requires governance.”

Definition

Cloud infrastructure shared across customers and operated by a third-party provider with logical isolation.

Here “Public cloud” means: Cloud infrastructure shared across customers and operated by a third-party provider with logical isolation.

Pitch context

You will see “Public cloud” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches cloud, data & platform systems.

Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret cloud, data & platform systems without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.

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