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.
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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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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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“Cloud computing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloud%20computing. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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