👉 Sponsor computing, also known as sponsored cloud computing, is a service model where a third-party company provides cloud computing resources and services to one or more clients, typically in exchange for a fee. This model allows businesses to access scalable computing resources without the need for significant upfront investment in hardware and infrastructure. The sponsor manages the underlying cloud infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking, and security, while the clients use these resources for their specific needs, such as data storage, application hosting, or big data processing. This approach offers cost efficiency, flexibility, and reduced operational overhead, as clients only pay for the resources they consume. Sponsor computing is particularly beneficial for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises that require robust IT capabilities but lack the resources or expertise to build and maintain their own infrastructure.