<P> Cloud storage is a model of computer data storage in which the digital data is stored in logical pools . The physical storage spans multiple servers (sometimes in multiple locations), and the physical environment is typically owned and managed by a hosting company . These cloud storage providers are responsible for keeping the data available and accessible, and the physical environment protected and running . People and organizations buy or lease storage capacity from the providers to store user, organization, or application data . </P> <P> Cloud storage services may be accessed through a colocated cloud computing service, a web service application programming interface (API) or by applications that utilize the API, such as cloud desktop storage, a cloud storage gateway or Web - based content management systems . </P>

What is storage as a service in cloud computing