This subject focuses on the functionality of cloud technologies and the various cloud service models available to business organisations. This subject further explores the different types of cloud platforms and architectures, with a particular emphasis on platform as a service (PaaS) offerings. Students can also expect to learn how to create, deploy, manage and evaluate data-driven software applications in the cloud and to effectively use a number of built-in services such as data back-up, recovery and security. As a result, they will more likely be viewed within organisations as IT professionals with advanced levels of cloud-related knowledge and with recommendations on which senior leaders will increasingly depend when making strategic decisions.