Essentially, GlassHouse said the cloud represents the convergence of virtualization, distributed computing and the utility service model.

According to Gartner’s 2018 Hype Cycle for Cloud Computing the technology has reached the ‘slope of enlightenment’. Here are three trends that will define the next phase of cloud computing ...

What is "Cloud Computing"? Cloud computing is a model of computing that allows users to access, store, and manage data and applications over the internet instead of on a local computer or server.

Cloud Computing topics covering definition, objectives, systems and solutions. Cloud computing: The very definition of cloud computing remains controversial.

Along with SaaS and IaaS, it is a service model of cloud computing. In this model, the consumer creates the software using tools and/or libraries from the provider.

Is there anything new with the ISO definition? Not really. It calls cloud computing an “evolving paradigm” and includes key concepts such as broad network access, measured service ...

A recent draft of a government standard definition of cloud computing from the NIST is surprisingly workable. Could it be that the feds beat the commercial sector to the punch on this one?

What does cloud computing actually mean? Find out inside PCMag's comprehensive tech and computer-related encyclopedia.

A familiarity with cloud computing terminology will help you follow the industry's developments. This glossary offers a rundown of more than 40 cloud terms.