The "cloud" is based on servers that are accessed via the Internet. The servers are located in data centers that are distributed around the world. Users do not have to manage physical servers or run software applications on their own hardware when accessing the cloud. A cloud platform, also known as a cloud computing platform, is therefore an on-demand environment that enables companies to provide, manage and use services and applications via the Internet. Users can access the same database and the same pool of applications at any time and from any location. One example is user accounts with mail providers, where the same information is always available to users on any end device. Cloud-based solutions are particularly efficient for companies, as resources and services can be scaled as required and there is no need to invest in a separate physical infrastructure. The cloud is also a profitable solution for avoiding downtime: even if individual servers fail, there is usually always sufficient backup capacity available, depending on the cloud provider. Cloud platforms are also digitization drivers in building operations and support decarbonization pathways and the achievement of ESG targets. They connect applications and services. The aedifion cloud solutions, is the standard gear and turns every asset into a smart building. As software for the entire building lifecycle, it operates as a digital assistant for operators and networks all other trades in a simple plug-and-play manner.
