A cloud service provider assesses the current IT infrastructure within a business organization and identifies opportunities to migrate specific systems and applications to the cloud, thereby delivering business advantages. This process involves a thorough examination of the client's existing IT environment, an evaluation of the anticipated cost savings associated with cloud computing, and the creation of a tailored plan for adopting cloud solutions.
Any infrastructure, platform, software, or technology accessed via the internet without needing extra software downloads falls under the umbrella of cloud computing services, encompassing various "as-a-Service" solutions.