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Public cloud storage is a cloud computing model where cloud resources, including storage, are owned and operated by a third-party cloud service provider and made available to the public over the Internet. In this model, businesses and individuals can use the provider's infrastructure on a pay-as-you-go basis. Public cloud storage is cost-effective, scalable, and requires no on-premises infrastructure management. Popular public cloud providers include Amazon Web Services (AWS), <anchor>Microsoft Azure</anchor>, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). It's ideal for businesses seeking flexible, affordable, and easily scalable storage solutions without the need to manage their own data centers.
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