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 See all Example Sentences for cloud computing 

Word History

First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cloud computing was in 1996

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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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