Cloudpohjaiset

Cloudpohjaiset refers to a category of information technology solutions that are hosted and delivered from cloud environments and accessed over the Internet. The term blends the English word cloud with the Finnish suffix -pohjaiset, meaning "based," and is used in Finnish discussions of cloud computing to describe cloud-based software, platforms, and infrastructure.

Key characteristics include on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service. Cloudpohjaiset solutions are typically delivered as Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and may be deployed in public, private, or hybrid models. They can be hosted as multi-tenant offerings or dedicated environments.

Common use cases encompass enterprise applications, data analytics, web hosting, development and testing, backup and disaster recovery, and Internet of Things (IoT) backends. These solutions enable scalability and collaboration, reduce on-premises hardware expenses, and provide global accessibility and simplified maintenance.

Challenges and considerations include data privacy and security concerns, regulatory compliance, data residency, potential vendor lock-in, service outages, and governance across cloud environments. Effective use requires clear data classification, robust security controls, cost management, and ongoing monitoring.

See also: cloud computing, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, pilvipalvelut.