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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Now, nearly everyone can access some level of computing resources through cloud computing, where resources are pooled together and stored remotely in these data centers.
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Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 17 Dec. 2025
Cloudflare, a provider of cloud computing services, reported a 19% increase in worldwide internet traffic this year as people rely more on technology for daily communication and entertainment.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
The Oracle spokesperson did not specify a timeline for turning on cloud computing infrastructure for OpenAI.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2025
Known for its database software, Oracle has recently found success in the competitive cloud computing market.
—Brody Ford, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
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Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 17 Dec. 2025
Cloudflare, a provider of cloud computing services, reported a 19% increase in worldwide internet traffic this year as people rely more on technology for daily communication and entertainment.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
The Oracle spokesperson did not specify a timeline for turning on cloud computing infrastructure for OpenAI.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2025
Known for its database software, Oracle has recently found success in the competitive cloud computing market.
—Brody Ford, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Cloud computing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloud%20computing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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