Cloud Platform Classifications and Tiers

Differentiation of Cloud Entities

  • Cloud Platform: A company that provides multiple cloud services through a single User Interface but fails to meet all specific standard cloud requirements.
  • Examples: Twilio, HashiCorp, and Databricks.
  • Cloud Service Providers (CSPs): Entities that fulfill all specific requirements for cloud computing.
  • Examples: Azure and GCP.

Cloud Provider Tiering and Usage Levels

  • Usage Depth: There are 55 distinct levels involved in cloud computing.
  • Current Utilization: Current use reflects approximately 1%1\% of available cloud potential.
  • Provider Tiers: Service providers are organized into Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4.
  • Specialization: These tiers are defined by the specialization of the providers rather than a quality ranking system.