cloud computing

American  

[kloud kuhm-pyoo-ting] / ˈklaʊd kəmˌpju 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.

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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

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cloud computing

Tencent, which owns the developer of popular eSports titles including "League of Legends", has sizeable operations in other areas from cloud computing to entertainment.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

Mounting order book of $104 billion shows strong demand for cloud computing despite infrastructure challenges and AI-bubble fears.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

A push into cloud computing holds more promise, but would likely be tactical in nature and limited to selling large chunks of computing power to big AI labs like Anthropic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

Perhaps even more promising, the company is vaulting forward in cloud computing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

The company has sought to position itself as the cloud computing provider most compatible with European tech sovereignty concerns.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026