What is the benefit of cloud computing for a small$-$to$-$medium$$sized business?

$$ It is generally easier to deploy, maintain, and grow an off$-$the$-$shelf cloud service than a comparable on$-$premises service.

$$ Cloud services are easier to configure and implement, regardless of the type and complexity of services.

$$ Cloud services allow for seamless integration of a smaller company when it is time to merge with a multinational corporation.

$$ Cloud services can protect an on$-$premises infrastructure.