Cloud Computing's Transformative Power in Computing Environments

Cloud computing has revolutionized the way data is stored, processed, and accessed, offering scalable and cost-effective solutions for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. Its integration with technologies is accelerating innovation across sectors, from healthcare and education to finance and manufacturing. By enabling on-demand access to computing resources, cloud technology enhances flexibility, collaboration, and efficiency in digital operations. As the digital landscape evolves, understanding and leveraging cloud computing is critical for driving technological progress and meeting the demands of an increasingly connected world. Cloud Computing's Transformative Power in Computing Environments provides a deep understanding of the transforming ability of cloud computing technologies in computing environments. It focuses on understanding the principles, practical implementations, and future trends in cloud computing. Covering topics such as 5G networks, digital transformation, and wireless energy harvesting, this book is an excellent resource for academicians, researchers, educators, IT professionals, policymakers, and more.

Aisha A. Hashim received her Ph.D in Computer Engineering (2007), M.Sc. in Computer Science (1996) and B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering (1990). She won the Best Graduating Ph.D Student Award during the IIUM Convocation ceremony in 2007. She joined IIUM in 1997 and is currently a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Professor Aisha has taught several courses related to Communication and Computer Engineering and is actively involved in curriculum development and programme accreditation. She has been a member of the Department Board of Studies for several years. She received the Best Teacher Award during IIUM Quality Day in 2007. Prof. Aisha has been appointed as external examiner/visiting professor/adjunct professor at different universities. Professor Aisha who is actively involved in research and postgraduate programmes, has published more than 200 journal/conference papers, and supervised/co-supervised more than 40 Ph.D/Master's students. She received the Promising Researcher Award in 2009 during IIUM Quality Day. She has also received many medals/awards in different national/international research exhibitions. One of her research exhibitions won the Promising Commercial Value Award (Second Runner Up) in IRIIE 2014. As a researcher, she has secured research grants from IIUM, Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). She has actively contributed as a reviewer /technical committee member in many journals/conferences. Professor Aisha has established several teaching/ research networks between IIUM and overseas universities. She has been appointed as IIUMÂ Internationalisation Ambassador to Sudan (October 2014) and has participated in initiating several MoUs as well as encouraging the PhD Student Mobility programme between IIUM and Sudanese Universities. Professor Aisha also participates in community services. She was appointed as a Board of Studies member at the International Islamic School, Malaysia. She also served as Parent/Teacher Committee member at the school for more than 10 years.

Dr. Zeinab Ahmed holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and Networks from the University of Gezira, Sudan. Since June 2020, she has served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at the same university. Currently, she is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Malaysia. With extensive academic leadership experience, Dr. Zeinab has previously held the position of Head of the Department of Computer Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Gezira, Sudan. She has actively contributed to various projects in computer engineering and networking and has authored more than thirty research papers and book chapters in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Her primary research interests lie in wireless communication networks. As an accomplished academic, she brings expertise in research, e-learning, programming, and lecturing, with a strong track record in higher education.

Othman Omran Khalifa received his bachelor’s degree in electrical and Electronic Engineering from Garyounis University, Libya in 1986. He obtained his Master’s degree and PhD from Newcastle University, UK in 1996 and 2000 respectively. He worked in industries for eight years and he is currently a professor at the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia. Prof. Khalifa served as the head of department of Electrical and computer Engineering, IIUM from July 2005 until December 2014. He is a Charter Engineer (CEng) UK, a Senior member of IEEE USA, and a member IET UK. Prof. Khalifa was the chairman of the International Conference on Computer and Communication Engineering (ICCCE), 2006, 2010, 2012, 2014. Prof. Khalifa supervised more than 60 Masters and PhD students. He has extensively contributed through his writings in international journals, conferences and books. He published more than 500 publications including 14 books. In 2013, he received the highest citation in Citation Indexed Journal Award, in 2019 he got the TOKOH academic “Best Academician” award and last year in 2020, he Won the Murabbi “Best Teacher” award. In 2021, he got the publication (book publication) award. In 2022 won the National Best Book in Science and technology 2022.

Rashid A. Saeed received his Ph.D. in Communications Network Engineering, at UPM, Malaysia. Currently, he is a professor, Computer Engineering Dept, Taif University. He is also working in the Electronics Dept, Engineering Faculty, SUST, Sudan. He was a senior researcher in Telekom Malaysia™ R&D and MIMOS bhd sdn. He was Deputy director of the Scientific Research and Innovation Directorate at the MOHE, Sudan from 2015 to 2019 and Deputy dean for Scientific Research, SUST from 2012 to 2015. Rashid published more than 300 research papers, books, and book chapters in peer-reviewed academic venues. He is successfully awarded 13 WO, EP, CN, and MY patents in these areas. He supervised more than 50 MSc/Ph.D. students. Rashid is a Senior Member of IEEE, and a Member of IEM (I.E.M), Professional Accreditation as Consultant from SEC and SCE. Rashid is co-founder and Technical Committee Chair (TPC) of the International Conference on Computing, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ICCEEE) in Sudan from 2013 to 2018, and General Chair for EAI AFRICOMM 2022 to 2024. He is an editorial board member Scientific African (SCIAF) journal. He is a guest editor in many journals.