Cloud Computing has emerged as the foundation of modern digital transformation, enabling dynamic, scalable, and intelligent delivery of computational resources and services across globally distributed environments. As organizations and societies
increasingly depend on interconnected mobile and cloud infrastructures, the importance of understanding cloud architectures, service models, virtualization, resource management, and mobile cloud applications has grown profoundly.
This book, “Cloud Computing and Services,” has been crafted to provide a clear, comprehensive, and conceptually rich understanding of the principles, models, and emerging trends in Cloud and Mobile Cloud Computing. The content aligns precisely
with academic expectations and covers essential domains including computational offloading, green mobile cloud computing, adaptive resource allocation, mobile cloud business models, cross‑cloud communication, and elastic application development. By
integrating theoretical foundations with practical insights, the book aims to strengthen both academic learning and real‑world applicability for students, scholars, and professionals.
Behind the intellectual journey of this work stands the unwavering support, love, and inspiration of my family. With deep gratitude, I cherish the blessings of my beloved mother, Smt. Kasabai, whose wisdom and affection have guided every step of my life.
My wife, Mrs. Takshashila, has been my constant source of encouragement, strength, and motivation, contributing immeasurably to the completion of this book. My sons, Piyush and Prem, have been an enduring source of inspiration; their positivity and
enthusiasm have fueled my dedication throughout this endeavor.
I am also profoundly grateful to my brothers, Mr. Arvind L. Wakekar and Mr. Sunil L. Wakekar, whose guidance, motivation, and continuous support have played a significant role in shaping this work.
I extend my sincere appreciation to the editorial and production team of VT International Press for their professionalism and commitment to excellence in preparing this book for publication. I warmly welcome constructive feedback, scholarly suggestions, and academic reflections from readers, which will help enrich future editions and strengthen the quality of this work.
— Dr. Anil Laxmanrao Wakekar
Devi Mahalaxmi College of Engineering & Technology, Titwala