"Cloud orchestration" refers to the automated management of cloud services and resources, enabling seamless integration and coordination of different cloud components to achieve desired business outcomes. It encompasses the deployment, management, and monitoring of applications and services across various cloud environments. By using orchestration tools, organizations can streamline workflows, improve resource allocation, and ensure that applications function smoothly and efficiently in the cloud. This process often involves automation scripts, APIs, and policies to manage scaling, load balancing, and provisioning of resources.