### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software Articles [![80+ Cloud Computing Statistics You Need to Know in 2026](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI497_Learn_Article_Images_%5BCloud_Computing_Statistics%5D_V1b.png "80+ Cloud Computing Statistics You Need to Know in 2026")](https://www.g2.com/articles/cloud-computing-statistics) [ ### 80+ Cloud Computing Statistics You Need to Know in 2026 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/cloud-computing-statistics) Cloud computing has moved from a cost-saving option to the default way businesses build and run software. Spending on it now runs into the hundreds of billions of dollars a year, and the market shows no sign of slowing. [ ![Shreesh Singh](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Shreesh Singh") SS ](https://learn.g2.com/author/shreesh) by Shreesh Singh [![What Is Open-Source Software? (+ The Benefits and Risks)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI028_Backlog_Images-%5BOpen_Source_Software%5D_V1b.png "What Is Open-Source Software? (+ The Benefits and Risks)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/open-source-software) [ ### What Is Open-Source Software? (+ The Benefits and Risks) ](https://www.g2.com/articles/open-source-software) There’s no “I” in “technology.” [ ![G2 Staff](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "G2 Staff") GS ](https://learn.g2.com/author/andrew-zangre) by G2 Staff [![What Is JavaScript? Learn How to Code Your Way to Success](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI927_Learn_Article_Images_%5Beasy_website_builders%5D_V1a.png "What Is JavaScript? Learn How to Code Your Way to Success")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-javascript) [ ### What Is JavaScript? Learn How to Code Your Way to Success ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-javascript) Taking action, whether it’s the first step in learning a new hobby or moving across the country to your dream city, can be an exciting experience. [ ![Mara Calvello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mara Calvello") MC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mara-calvello) by Mara Calvello [![What Is Public Cloud? Architecture, Benefits, and Challenges](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/public-cloud@2x.png "What Is Public Cloud? Architecture, Benefits, and Challenges")](https://www.g2.com/articles/public-cloud) [ ### What Is Public Cloud? Architecture, Benefits, and Challenges ](https://www.g2.com/articles/public-cloud) Cloud platforms are a necessity for any business trying to make a mark in the digital world. [ ![Dibyani Das](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Dibyani Das") DD ](https://learn.g2.com/author/dibyani-das) by Dibyani Das [![Multicloud: What It Is, Pros, Cons, Use Cases, and Top Platforms](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/_learn-multi-cloud@2x.png "Multicloud: What It Is, Pros, Cons, Use Cases, and Top Platforms")](https://www.g2.com/articles/multicloud) [ ### Multicloud: What It Is, Pros, Cons, Use Cases, and Top Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/articles/multicloud) If you work in a data-heavy organization, you’ve probably heard of cloud migration.  [ ![Dibyani Das](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Dibyani Das") DD ](https://learn.g2.com/author/dibyani-das) by Dibyani Das [![Has the Cloud Repatriation Already Begun?](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Cloud%20Repatriation%20G2-1.jpg "Has the Cloud Repatriation Already Begun?")](https://www.g2.com/articles/has-the-cloud-repatriation-already-begun) [ ### Has the Cloud Repatriation Already Begun? ](https://www.g2.com/articles/has-the-cloud-repatriation-already-begun) Cloud has been the preferred option for all kinds of businesses over the past years. Everyone loves the cloud. Or at least they used to—until the challenges with the cloud started to outweigh the benefits.  [ ![Rachana Hasyagar](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rachana Hasyagar") RH ](https://learn.g2.com/author/rachana-hasyagar) by Rachana Hasyagar [![What Makes DBaaS the Next Big “As a Service” Offering?](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/DBaaS.jpeg "What Makes DBaaS the Next Big “As a Service” Offering?")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-makes-dbaas-the-next-big-as-a-service-offering) [ ### What Makes DBaaS the Next Big “As a Service” Offering? ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-makes-dbaas-the-next-big-as-a-service-offering) Whenever I hear the word database, I picture a mega-sized Oracle system at the back of a building collecting and storing our data. But if only were databases that simple!  [ ![Preethica Furtado](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Preethica Furtado") PF ](https://learn.g2.com/author/preethica-furtado) by Preethica Furtado [![Cloud Computing in Health Care](https://sell.g2.com/hubfs/close-up-photography-of-spiderweb-with-water-dew-774237.jpg "Cloud Computing in Health Care")](https://www.g2.com/articles/cloud-computing-in-health-care) [ ### Cloud Computing in Health Care ](https://www.g2.com/articles/cloud-computing-in-health-care) I recall—and many of us can relate to—picking up X-ray sheets from one doctor and driving them to another so I could have a cast put on. [ ![Zack Busch](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Zack Busch") ZB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/zack-busch) by Zack Busch [![True Data Protection Demands More Than Just Regulation](https://sell.g2.com/hubfs/black-android-smartphone-on-top-of-white-book-39584.jpg "True Data Protection Demands More Than Just Regulation")](https://www.g2.com/articles/data-protection-demands-more-than-regulation) [ ### True Data Protection Demands More Than Just Regulation ](https://www.g2.com/articles/data-protection-demands-more-than-regulation) I’ll let you in on a (poorly kept) secret: The use of advanced analytics and other AI-powered capabilities that help users manage and interrogate data isn't new. The practice has been around far longer than the current bubble of hype surrounding AI has been inflating. [ ![Tom Pringle](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Tom Pringle") TP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/tom-pringle) by Tom Pringle [![What Are Tech Stacks? Choosing the Right One for Development](https://learn.g2crowd.com/hubfs/iStock-889241486.jpg "What Are Tech Stacks? Choosing the Right One for Development")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-a-tech-stack) [ ### What Are Tech Stacks? Choosing the Right One for Development ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-a-tech-stack) Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned digital veteran, deciding the right technology stack — aka tech stack — is crucial to app development success. [ ![John Thomas Lang](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "John Thomas Lang") JTL ](https://learn.g2.com/author/john-thomas-lang) by John Thomas Lang [![What is PaaS? A Beginner's Guide to Platform as a Service](https://learn.g2crowd.com/hubfs/iStock_86978661_XLARGE.jpg "What is PaaS? A Beginner's Guide to Platform as a Service")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-paas) [ ### What is PaaS? A Beginner's Guide to Platform as a Service ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-paas) Companies use PaaS solutions to build, deploy, and maintain applications. These tools can be confused with infrastructure as a service (IaaS) offerings, but PaaS solutions offer a much wider range of development tools and prebuilt application components. [ ![Aaron Walker](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Aaron Walker") AW ](https://learn.g2.com/author/aaron-walker) by Aaron Walker Show More ## Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software Glossary Terms [![Platform as a Service](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI620_Glossary_Article_Images-%5Bplatform_as_a_service%5D_V1a.png "Platform as a Service")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/platform-as-a-service-definition) [Platform as a Service](https://www.g2.com/glossary/platform-as-a-service-definition) Platform as a service (PaaS) offers a cloud platform where companies can run and manage their applications without complexity. Learn more about its types. by Sagar Joshi [![IPaaS](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI519_Glossary_Article_Images-%5Bipaas%5D_V1a.png "IPaaS")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/ipaas-definition) [IPaaS](https://www.g2.com/glossary/ipaas-definition) IPaaS is a cloud-friendly solution that simplifies integration between multiple applications. Learn more about its types, use cases, and its benefits. by Sagar Joshi ## Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software Discussions 0 [What’s the best software for managing microservices in PaaS?](/discussions/what-s-the-best-software-for-managing-microservices-in-paas) As more teams shift to microservice architectures, managing deployments, communication, and scaling between services has become a real challenge. We’re trying to find PaaS platforms that handle microservices gracefully — without heavy Kubernetes management overhead. Here’s what we’re testing: - **AWS Lambda** – great for event-driven microservices and auto-scaling APIs. - **Azure Functions** – supports modular, serverless microservices with built-in monitoring. - **DigitalOcean** – flexible App Platform for containerized services and auto-scaling. - **Akamai Cloud Computing** – offers distributed edge compute for faster, decentralized microservice performance. For those who’ve gone deep into microservices — how do you monitor inter-service performance and trace issues? Do you rely on platform-native tools or add third-party observability stacks? Answered: Devyani Mehta on November 5, 2025 [Your answer](/discussions/what-s-the-best-software-for-managing-microservices-in-paas/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Salesforce Headless 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform) [What is Salesforce Mobile used for?](/discussions/what-is-salesforce-mobile-used-for) What is Salesforce Mobile used for? The Salesforce Mobile app is a free, cross-platform app that allows users to access their company's CRM data on their phone or tablet. It can be used to: Manage leads and opportunities: Take new leads, see existing leads, and convert them Collaborate with coworkers: Use the Quip collaboration app to create, discuss, and organize work Access real-time data: Get access to your business data from anywhere Escalate cases: Escalate cases to provide accurate answers to customers Work on documents: Work on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations right from the app Use the built-in calendar: See your schedule in greater detail to keep on track Get notifications and updates: Receive custom push notifications Use the AI Assistant: Address questions or requests vocally The Salesforce Mobile app is available for Android and iOS operating systems. It's included with all Salesforce orgs and can be customized to meet your business needs Answered: DORIAN EARL on December 20, 2024 Through mobile implementation, you can stay in touch with your Customers and activities in your CRM and manage and operate through mobile. Answered: Sheeba Thukral on May 5, 2026 [See more answers (1)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-salesforce-mobile-used-for/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Google Cloud Functions [What is Google Cloud Functions used for?](/discussions/what-is-google-cloud-functions-used-for) What is Google Cloud Functions used for? Google Cloud Functions is a serverless compute service provided by Google Cloud Platform (GCP). It allows you to run your code without having to provision or manage servers. Google Cloud Functions is typically used for the following purposes: Event-Driven Computing: Google Cloud Functions is designed to execute functions in response to various events within the Google Cloud ecosystem. These events can include changes in Google Cloud Storage, updates in Cloud Firestore, incoming messages in Cloud Pub/Sub, or HTTP requests. Microservices: Developers often use Google Cloud Functions to build individual, small, and focused pieces of functionality, commonly referred to as microservices. This approach allows for a modular and scalable architecture where each function performs a specific task. Automation: You can use Google Cloud Functions to automate various tasks and processes. For example, you might create a function that automatically resizes and optimizes images uploaded to a storage bucket or triggers notifications based on specific conditions. Webhooks: Google Cloud Functions can be utilized to handle incoming HTTP requests, making it easy to create webhooks. This is useful for scenarios where you want to respond to external events or integrate with third-party services. Data Processing and Transformation: Functions can be written to process and transform data as it flows through different Google Cloud services. This is particularly useful for real-time data processing and analysis. Backend for Mobile and Web Applications: Google Cloud Functions can serve as the backend for mobile and web applications, handling tasks such as user authentication, database interactions, and other server-side logic. Integration with Google Cloud Services: It seamlessly integrates with other Google Cloud services, allowing you to leverage a wide range of tools and resources within the GCP ecosystem. 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