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

Meta could also become a player in cloud computing by leasing out computing infrastructure it doesn’t need—a possibility Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said was on the table on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 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

The new opportunities referred to Meta's plan to launch a cloud computing business that would rent out its vast computing power to outside customers.

From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026

In recent months, Meta started testing subscriptions to its AI chatbot, announced paid agents to help businesses run their companies and said it may start a cloud computing business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Clients could run the Mistral models available through Copilot on Microsoft's cloud computing infrastructure or their own local hardware, the American company said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026