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cloud computing
noun
: the practice of storing regularly used computer data on multiple servers that can be accessed through the Internet
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As technology continues to transform industries, businesses are integrating advanced technologies like cloud computing, IoT and AI into their operations.
—Pukar Hamal, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The Big Tech giant’s cloud computing division Amazon Web Services launched its Trainium 2 AI chip earlier this month.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
Trump accused the e-commerce giant of failing to pay its share of taxes and his administration blocked Amazon’s $10 billion cloud computing contract with the Pentagon, which was widely seen at the time as Trump seeking retribution against Bezos over the Post’s reporting.
—Liam Reilly, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
With about 39% of the market, Amazon is the world’s largest cloud computing provider and is perpetually at risk of losing its sizable lead to Microsoft (23%), Google (8%), and a number of smaller players including Alibaba, Oracle, IBM, and Salesforce.
—Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
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First Known Use
1996, in the meaning defined above
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“Cloud computing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloud%20computing. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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cloud computing
noun
: the practice of storing regularly used computer data on multiple servers that can be accessed through the Internet
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