Cloud
Cloud refers to the provision of software, data and IT resources over the internet instead of on a company’s own local hardware. Companies access applications and information that are operated in an external data centre. This reduces internal IT effort and creates greater flexibility in day-to-day operation. In the SAP Business One context, the cloud is especially relevant as a private cloud or in connection with hosting when systems are to be operated securely by an external provider while still being used individually. This becomes clear when employees in different locations access the same solution.