Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Conference Paper Faculty Publications- Conference Papers Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Upreti, Kamal; Jain, Rituraj; Kumar, Raj; Goyal, Kamal; Deepika; Gupta, Komal Title A name given to the resource The Evolution of Cloud Computing: A Study of Aspirational Technologies and Practical Achievements Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived 2025 IEEE 14th International Conference on Communication Systems and Network Technologies, CSNT 2025;pp.898-903 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1109/CSNT64827.2025.10968661" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1109/CSNT64827.2025.10968661</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105004549931?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105004549931?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Upreti K., Dept. of Computer Sciecne, CHRIST University, DelhiNCR, India; Jain R., Dept. of IT, Marwadi University, Gujarat, Rajkot, India; Kumar R., Gautam Buddha University, U.P, Gautam Budh Nagar, India; Goyal K., Pimpri Chinchwad University, Pune, India; Deepika, Dept. of Computer Science &amp; Engg., Maharishi MM, Haryana, Ambala, India; Gupta K., Accenture, Bangalore, India Description An account of the resource Cloud computing has transformed the digital landscape, providing scalability, cost efficiency, and seamless access to computing resources. Yet, there is a gap between its theoretical aspirations and real-world achievements because of data privacy concerns, regulatory compliance, vendor lock-in, and performance bottlenecks. This paper critically examines these disparities through case studies, technological breakthroughs, and industry trends as a guide to understanding these impediments to cloud adoption. The study reviews the theoretical background of cloud computing, which include models related to deployment and service, and illustrates its successes in performance, reliability, and security. Persistent barriers, however, mean security and compliance are insecure while cost unpredictability remains a concern for organizations in using the maximum potential of a cloud. The study proposes strategic solutions that can serve to bridge the gap in terms of hybrid and multi-cloud adoption, AI-driven security frameworks, regulatory compliance automation, and various cost optimization techniques. Emerging trends like quantum computing, edge computing, and green cloud initiatives are shaping the future of cloud computing. By implementing these solutions, more is made out of the potential of cloud computing in securing a more efficient and sustainable digital infrastructure. 2025 IEEE. Subject The topic of the resource Aspirations vs. Achievements; Cloud Adoption Challenges; Cloud Computing; Compliance; Data Governance; Digital Transformation; Regulations; Scalability; Security and Privacy Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833153193-5; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Conference paper Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online