Cloud Computing: Key to IT Development in West Africa

Abstract

It has been established that Information Technology (IT) Development in West Africa has faced lots of challenges ranging from Cyber Threat to inadequate IT Infrastructure. Cloud Computing is a Revolution. It is creating a fundamental change in Computer Architecture, Software and Tools  Development iIn the way we Store, Process, Distribute and Consume  Information. This Paper, explores the basic concepts of Cloud Computing and how the emerging technology could be harnessed to Improve IT application diffusion and Economic Development of the West African Sub-Region.

Keywords: Cloud; Cloud Computing, Cyber Threat, Infrastructure And Revolution.