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cloud computing

American  
[kloud kuhm-pyoo-ting] / ˈklaʊd kəmˌpyu tɪŋ /

noun

Digital Technology.

  1. internet-based computing in which large groups of remote servers are networked so as to allow sharing of data-processing tasks, centralized data storage, and online access to computer services or resources.

cloud computing British  

noun

  1. a model of computer use in which services stored on the internet are provided to users on a temporary basis

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Etymology

Origin of cloud computing

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

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Amazon's cloud computing rival Microsoft, which did not participate in the funding round, remains a major shareholder of OpenAI and a strategic partner.

From Barron's

First came Graviton and Inferentia chips in 2018, the former for general cloud computing and the latter for powering AI models.

From Barron's

In December, Amazon said its chief AI scientist, Rohit Prasad, would leave the company and his responsibilities would be handed over to DeSantis, a widely respected nearly 28-year veteran who spearheaded cloud computing and silicon chip-making operations, among other accomplishments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Futures for the tech-heavy Nasdaq nudged down 0.1%, with shares in cloud computing company CoreWeave falling 9.4% premarket after it announced earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Revenue growth is accelerating from recent quarters, thanks to the massive growth in artificial intelligence capital expenditure announced by large cloud computing companies,” said Morningstar analyst Brian Colello.

From Barron's

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